Propulsion Engineer II, Engine SystemsActive$101K
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, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware: ensuring operational readiness and flight success.
Develop clear requirements and deliver validated designs and hardware that: meet program milestones and flight requirements.
Execute engine test plans, including performance validation and reliability: testing, and conduct post-test data reviews to distill learnings and adjust test planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration, testing, and problem solving.
Support flight operations, including engine acceptance and post-flight analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field.
What they're looking for
- + years of experience in rocket engine development, testing, or operations.
- Strong technical understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and cryogenic systems.
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles.
- Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field.
