Senior / Principal Propulsion Engineer (pipeline)

Rocketlab

Stennis Space Center, MS, United States
On-site
Rocket engine development
Testing and operations
Fluid dynamics
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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • rocket engine development
  • testing and operations
  • fluid dynamics
  • thermodynamics
  • cryogenic systems
  • rocket engine architecture

Nice-to-have

  • failure analysis
  • combustion dynamics
  • turbopump mechanics
  • reusable rocket engine systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • 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

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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