Principal Propulsion Engineer, Neutron

PRINCIPALPROPULSION ENGINEER, NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program.

We are rapidly growing our team at all sites globally to develop and get a vehicle to the pad in 2024. If you want to join a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity.

As the Principal Propulsion Engineer  you are responsible for guiding multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the propulsion system meets functional, performance and safety requirements. You will be the focal point aligning requirements, operational specifications and test parameters between engine sub-systems and the rest of the launch vehicle.

Developing a propulsion type system in a fast-paced environment with a successful outcome is important experience to bring to this role. Ongoing flexibility to reach a successful verification of the final product from evolving requirements will be needed.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Work with technical subject matter experts to design engine systems to performance, quality and manufacturability requirements.
• Work on mechanical designs for the propulsion systems.
• Perform trade studies with analysts, manufacturing engineers and subject matter experts for concept designs.
• Work with internal and external fabrication teams to bring hardware from design to fruition.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years aerospace’ industry experience
• Engineering degree
• Has demonstrated skills within the rocket propulsion industry where applicable to deliver required company outcomes
• Proven track record of leading a team to deliver multiple complete and successful engineering projects from conception to operation
• System operating knowledge with cryogenic liquid and hot gas fluid flows through mechanical systems with ancillary electrical systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of propulsion systems and componentry including valves, sensor types, signals and uncertainties in system function