Propulsion Engineer II / Senior Propulsion 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. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! 

PROPULSION ENGINEER II/SENIOR PROPULSION ENGINEER

Based out of Rocket Lab's our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The Propulsion Engineer II/Senior Propulsion Engineer is an amazing engineer with a passion for building next generation, highly reusable launch vehicles that will expand the space economy, but can't find a role that is a good fit for you in our career’s listings? Please apply to this role and tell us why you would be a great fit! You will support the Neutron and Archimedes teams, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. 

Please NOTE: This requisition can be hired at the Propulsion Engineer II level or Senior Propulsion Engineer level.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:  

• Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware 
• Work with an experienced team of propulsion experts to develop high performance, reliable, and low cost hardware. 
• Work with manufacturing teams to support fabrication, design for manufacturability, and resolve issues that may arise during hardware build. 

PROPULSION ENGINEER II, YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: - Note: Candidate must meet every qualification in order to be considered  

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent 
• 2+ years of experience in relevant engineering field. 
• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics 
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principals 

SENIOR PROPULSION ENGINEER, YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:  – Note: Candidate must meet every qualification in order to be considered  

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent 
• 5+ years of experience in relevant engineering field. 
• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics 
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principals 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• Proficiency in GDT 
• Professional experience with NX, Ansys, and other commercial analysis software packages 
• Experience with propulsion systems design, analysis, test, operations, and/or manufacturing 
• Experience in a scrappy development environment 
• Experience with best practices for design, qualification and production 

BASE PAY RANGE:  

Propulsion Engineer II: $85,000-$120,000 

Senior Propulsion Engineer: $120,000-$160,000