Stage Fluids Engineer II: Spaceflight Fluid Systems Expert

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Stage Fluids Engineer II to design and test fluid systems for the Neutron rocket. You will own the design and analysis of fluid systems, working collaboratively to ensure efficient vehicle operation. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

This role offers exciting opportunities to work within a fast-paced aerospace environment, contributing to groundbreaking space missions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hardware-rich environment.
• Strong understanding of fluid component selection and design.
• Ability to manage engineering project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze plumbing systems and components.
• Model systems to predict behavior under dynamic conditions.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance vehicle functions.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Mechanical drafting

Engineering project execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Stage Fluids Engineer II to design and test fluid systems for the Neutron rocket. You will own the design and analysis of fluid systems, working collaboratively to ensure efficient vehicle operation. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience.

This role offers exciting opportunities to work within a fast-paced aerospace environment, contributing to groundbreaking space missions.