Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – FluidsActive$135K

The opportunity

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

What you'll do

  • Design of fluid systems including cryogenics, hydraulics, fuels, high pressure gases and HVAC.

  • D and 3D modelling through the use of CAD software, specifically NX.

  • System sizing and analysis by hand calculation and numerical methods

  • Generate & maintain schematics of fluid/process systems e.g. P&IDs, connection diagrams.

  • Component selection, development, and maintenance of BOMs

  • Interact with suppliers and internal teams

What they're looking for

  • Support certification of launch pad fluid systems
  • Support maintenance program development
  • ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to perform required design: calculations with limited guidance from senior level engineers.