Propulsion Engineer Ii, Engine Systems

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $125,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Rocket engine development, testing, or operations
Fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and cryogenic systems
Mechanical design principles
Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware ensuring operational readiness and flight success

Job Summary

  • Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware ensuring operational readiness and flight success.
  • Execute engine test plans, including performance validation and reliability testing, and conduct post-test data reviews to distill learnings and adjust test planning.
  • Success requires strong autonomy, technical expertise, curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to organize complex systems into actionable plans while collaborating across teams.

Matching Summary

Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware ensuring operational readiness and flight success.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $125,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Top tier medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, 3 weeks vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 holidays, parental leave, disability, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rocket engine development, testing, or operations
  • Fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and cryogenic systems
  • Mechanical design principles

Nice-to-have

  • Staged combustion rocket engines
  • Methyl/LOX propellant systems
  • Reusable rocket engine systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in rocket engine development, testing, or operations
  • Ability to travel to test and launch facilities (~25%)

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations

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