Rocket Lab Corporation
Propulsion Components Engineer II
Long Beach, CA · Mid
No sponsorship$100k-$130kDetected 7 days ago
PythonCybersecurityProduct ManagementProject ManagementGD&TMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives.
- Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.
- PROPULSION COMPONENTS ENGINEER II We're currently seeking a Propulsion Components Engineer II for our propulsion engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA.
Responsibilities
- Own development of new or existing products or systems, acting as technical lead to guide team through end-to-end development process.
- Conceptual and detailed designs in CAD for propulsion system components, as well as performance calculations and analysis.
- Project management including schedule building and maintenance, identifying top priority items, tasking of other engineers and technicians, and communication of status to leadership and other teams.
- We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
- Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space.
- The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
- Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.
- Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
- At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space.
- Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in propulsion system development or other high-performance field.
- US citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice to have
- A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn.
- Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity.
- Ability to make decisions using basic engineering principles, available literature and standards, technical risk assessments, test data, and physics-based models.
- Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical.
- Practice in identifying the necessary steps to achieve high level technical goals, scheduling them in a plan, and managing delivery against that plan.
- Capabilities using Python for data manipulation and post-processing.
- Demonstrated hands-on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace.
- Hands-on integration and testing experience (ideally using NI equipment and software).
Compensation
- $100,000 - $130,000 USD
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US citizenship is required, due to program requirements
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