Senior Combustion Devices Engineer Ii / Principal Combustion Devices Engineer

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
$113,800—$190,500 usd py
On-site
Combustion device design
Fluid dynamics
Heat transfer
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Combustion Devices Engineer II / Principal Combustion Devices Engineer to develop combustion devices for their Archimedes engine, which powers the Neutron rocket. The role involves design, analysis, and collaboration across teams to ensure the successful launch and re-flight of components

Job Summary

  • The Principal/Senior Combustion Devices Engineer will be responsible for the development of one or more combustion devices (preburners, main injectors, thrust chambers assemblies and vacuum nozzles).
  • Work with interface owners, like turbomachinery and engine systems teams, to make a high-end product that could be iterated fast and seamlessly.
  • By doing so, you will help propel the Neutron rocket, expanding human capabilities in space and providing value to the company and its shareholders.

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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Combustion Devices Engineer II / Principal Combustion Devices Engineer to develop combustion devices for their Archimedes engine, which powers the Neutron rocket. The role involves design, analysis, and collaboration across teams to ensure the successful launch and re-flight of components.

Salary

$113,800—$190,500 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Combustion device design
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Structural mechanics
  • Manufacturing methods

Nice-to-have

  • Iterative development environment
  • Reusable rocket engine design
  • Reacting flow CFD
  • High-speed data analysis

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of combustion device design experience (Senior)
  • 12+ years of combustion device design experience (Principal)
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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