Rocket Lab USA
Fluid Component Engineer II
California, US · Mid · full-time
Work authorization required$111k-$139kDetected 69 days ago
PythonSiemens NXFEAStructural AnalysisGD&TCAMMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringThermodynamicsActuators
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About the role
- Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight.
- As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
- Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Own fluid component designs from concept through launch
- Create and maintain analytical models to size new components from first principles and predict sealing, force balance, structural and timing behavior
- Create and maintain component product definition through CAD models, technical drawings, and test procedures
- Lead key component design, manufacturing and test reviews
- Manage vendor and internal schedules during design, build and test sprints.
- Build and test prototype components hands-on, collaborating with machinists, build technicians, manufacturing engineers, and test engineers
- Lead test campaigns to qualify components for flight
- Conduct root cause failure investigations of hardware, and implement design fixes to achieve reliability
- Update existing component designs to address critical failure modes while reducing cost and mass and increasing build rate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
Compensation
- $110,800 - $138,600 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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