Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineering Lead

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical Plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Onsite fitness centers

Gym memberships discount

Merchandise discount

EV charging subsidy

Paid vacation & sick time

HSA contribution

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I to own propulsion development and lead cross-functional teams through design, analysis, testing, and qualification.

You will model propulsion systems, manage requirements, perform risk-based decision making, and mentor engineers while contributing to the Rocket Lab standard of engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or related).
• 5+ years propulsion system development or high-performance engineering experience.
• US citizenship is required for program eligibility.
• Expertise in propulsion modelling, static and transient analysis with test data.

Responsibilities

• Own development of new or existing propulsion products and guide end-to-end design.
• Perform performance calculations, modelling, and system design.
• Gather and manage requirements; lead systems engineering activities.
• Plan tests, instrumentation, data analysis, and risk-based decisions.
• Mentor team members and define standards of excellence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Amesim

EcosimPro

Simulink

Simscape

Jama

NX CAD

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I to own propulsion development and lead cross-functional teams through design, analysis, testing, and qualification.

You will model propulsion systems, manage requirements, perform risk-based decision making, and mentor engineers while contributing to the Rocket Lab standard of engineering excellence.