Turbomachinery Engineer II — Propulsion Design

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Onsite gym

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab is looking for a Turbomachinery Engineer to design and develop hardware for the Archimedes engine based in Long Beach, CA. This role includes full life-cycle ownership of turbopump design and significant responsibility in meeting production milestones.

Candidates should have a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with experience in turbomachinery design and relevant software. The position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of turbomachinery design experience for Engineer II level.
• 5+ years for Senior Engineer I level.
• 8+ years for Senior Engineer II level.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop turbomachinery hardware for the Archimedes engine.
• Drive design, manufacturing, testing, and flight to meet milestones.
• Ensure testing satisfies certification requirements.

Skills

Turbomachinery design experience

Mechanical design principles

Fluid dynamics principles

Experience with commercial design and analysis software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

Ansys

BladeGen

StarCCM

Job description

Rocket Lab is looking for a Turbomachinery Engineer to design and develop hardware for the Archimedes engine based in Long Beach, CA. This role includes full life-cycle ownership of turbopump design and significant responsibility in meeting production milestones.

Candidates should have a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with experience in turbomachinery design and relevant software. The position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and teamwork.