Senior Propulsion Engineer IIActive$132K

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 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.