Rocket Lab Corporation
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer I
Long Beach, CA · Senior
Work authorization required$115k-$173kDetected 8 days ago
ANSYSFEACFDGD&TMechanical DesignAerospace Engineering
About the role
- NEUTRON Rocket Lab's Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life.
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
- Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- this position can be hired at the Propulsion Design Engineer II or Senior Propulsion Design Engineer I level.
- Work with technical subject matter experts to design engine systems to meet performance, quality and manufacturability requirements.
- Develop and own mechanical design solutions for propulsion systems.
- Perform trade studies and design reviews with analysts, manufacturing engineers and subject matter experts from concept to production.
- Work with internal and external fabrication teams to bring hardware from design to fruition
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in relevant engineering field.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench or similar packages.
- Strong understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T principles.
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics.
- Mastery of mechanical design principles.
- Prior experience developing and maintaining engineering design best practices
- Prior experience developing parts, assemblies or systems from concept to production.
Nice to have
- High proficiency in GD&T.
- Proficiency in using ANSYS Workbench
- Proficiency in using StarCCM+ or similar CFD software packages.
- Prior experience with design of additively manufactured rocket engine components.
- Experience with propulsion systems design, analysis, test, operations, and/or manufacturing
- Experience with best practices for design, qualification and production of aerospace hardware.
- Experience working in a fast-paced development program.
- This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas
Compensation
- $115,200 - $172,800 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
- citizen, lawful U
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