Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical benefits

PTO 3 weeks

Sick leave 5 days

11 holidays

401(k) match

EV charging

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II to own propulsion system development and provide technical leadership across end-to-end programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in propulsion development, with US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. Base pay ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 USD, with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of propulsion system development experience.
• US citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own development of new or existing products or systems as technical lead.
• Perform performance calculations, systems modelling, analysis, and design.
• Gather and manage requirements; lead systems engineering activities.
• Plan tests, setup instrumentation, and analyze data.

Skills

Propulsion system development

Python

Jama

NX CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II to own propulsion system development and provide technical leadership across end-to-end programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 2+ years in propulsion development, with US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. Base pay ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 USD, with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.