Senior / Principal Propulsion Engineer (pipeline)Active
The opportunity
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…
What you'll do
Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware: ensuring operational readiness and flight success.
Develop and execute test plans, including qualification and acceptance: testing, and conduct post-test data reviews to refine designs and processes.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize engine performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Generate high-level plans and prioritize tasks across teams, resolving: competing priorities and ensuring alignment with program goals.
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
Work with manufacturing, testing and vehicle operation teams to support: engine needs, operation, and resolve issues each part of the engine lifecycle.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field.
- + years of experience in rocket engine development, testing, or operations.
- Strong technical understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, cryogenic: systems, and rocket engine architecture.
- Familiarity with engine P&IDs, fluid system routing, and hotfire data reviews.
