Senior / Principal Propulsion Engineer

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $116,000 - $225,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
Rocket engine design and analysis
Propulsion system testing and validation
Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics expertise
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.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $116,000 - $225,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity; Benefits: Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rocket engine design and analysis
  • Propulsion system testing and validation
  • Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics expertise
  • Cryogenic systems knowledge
  • Rocket engine architecture understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Failure analysis and combustion dynamics
  • Turbopump mechanics and hydraulics
  • Reusable rocket engine systems
  • Test and launch facility operations
  • Ox-rich staged combustion systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of experience (Senior I)
  • 8+ years of experience (Senior II)
  • 12+ years of experience (Principal)
  • Familiarity with engine P&IDs
  • Familiarity with fluid system routing
  • Familiarity with hotfire data reviews

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