Senior Fluid Systems Engineer I

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $115,200 - $144,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics fundamentals
Designing, operating, troubleshooting fluids systems
Fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels
Lead the design, build, and test of fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle

Job Summary

  • Lead the design, build, and test of fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle.
  • Collaborate with and provide guidance to a team of engineers in the Fluid Systems department.
  • Create and maintain analytical models that characterize and predict system behavior under all relevant conditions.

Matching Summary

Lead the design, build, and test of fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle.

Salary

Base: $115,200 - $144,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fluid dynamics and thermodynamics fundamentals
  • designing, operating, troubleshooting fluids systems
  • fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels
  • manufacturing, fabrication, integration processes

Nice-to-have

  • fast-paced aerospace environment experience
  • collaborating effectively with other key groups
  • experience with oxygen & methane systems
  • using fluids analysis tools
  • rally a team to make & execute good decisions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience
  • 8+ years experience in aerospace (nice to have)
  • Advanced degree in fluid mechanics (nice to have)

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

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