TPS Design Engineer for Space Launch Vehicle

Rocket Lab USA Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in the United States is seeking a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems. You will collaborate with multiple teams to design cutting-edge vehicle structures to withstand extreme environments. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, hands-on experience with thermal systems, and strong CAD skills. This role offers the chance to push the boundaries of engineering in a crucial position contributing to next-generation aerospace technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing high performance mechanical or thermal systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual designs in CAD for thermal protection systems.
• Design composite assemblies and ensure thermal requirements are met.
• Lead creation of detailed drawing packages and assembly models.

Skills

Material science

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Aerodynamics

CAD software

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A leading aerospace company based in the United States is seeking a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems. You will collaborate with multiple teams to design cutting-edge vehicle structures to withstand extreme environments. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, hands-on experience with thermal systems, and strong CAD skills. This role offers the chance to push the boundaries of engineering in a crucial position contributing to next-generation aerospace technologies.