Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II - Design & Test

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 101.000 - 126.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity grant

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II to lead thermal design, analysis, and testing of space vehicles from its Long Beach, CA base.

You will perform thermal modeling and data analysis, collaborate with design and test engineers, and contribute to design improvements for mission success. This role reports to the Space Systems team and supports leadership, board, and investors.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering degree
• 2+ years of thermal engineering experience
• U.S citizenship is required

Responsabilidades

• Complete thermal modeling and analysis of vehicles
• Conduct thermal design trade studies balancing margins, resources, risk, cost and schedule
• Identify and resolve thermal design issues for space vehicle components and assemblies
• Design and execute thermal tests for space vehicle components and assemblies
• Perform thermal model validation using test and in-flight data
• Liaise with program and engineering staff on thermal design and test matters
• Identify and research potential vendors of thermal control materials

Conocimientos

Thermal engineering

Strong communication

Independent work

Educación

Bachelors in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Herramientas

NX Space Systems Thermal

ANSYS

SINDA

THERMICA

Python

MATLAB

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II to lead thermal design, analysis, and testing of space vehicles from its Long Beach, CA base.

You will perform thermal modeling and data analysis, collaborate with design and test engineers, and contribute to design improvements for mission success. This role reports to the Space Systems team and supports leadership, board, and investors.