Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Ii/senior Pipeline

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $135,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
Thermal modeling and analysis of vehicles
Conduct thermal design trade studies
Design and execute thermal tests
Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II/Senior for their headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This role involves overseeing the thermal design and analysis of space vehicles, contributing to various ambitious space missions

Job Summary

  • The role involves overseeing the thermal design, analysis, testing, and validation of Rocket Lab's space vehicles.
  • Employees will perform thermal modeling and data analysis while collaborating with test and design engineers to improve vehicle performance.
  • The company offers a robust benefits package including top-tier medical plans, equity, and paid parental leave.

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Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II/Senior for their headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This role involves overseeing the thermal design and analysis of space vehicles, contributing to various ambitious space missions.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $135,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Top tier medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Thermal modeling and analysis of vehicles
  • Conduct thermal design trade studies
  • Design and execute thermal tests

Nice-to-have

  • Strong background in heat transfer
  • Experience with passive thermal management techniques
  • Familiarity with scripting languages Python and MATLAB

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • 2+ years of thermal engineering experience (Engineer II level)
  • 5+ years of thermal engineering experience (Senior level)
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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