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Rocket Lab USA Hiring for Propulsion Engineer II / Senior Propulsion Engineer at Long Beach, CA Full Time
Job Description
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.
NEUTRON
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
PROPULSION ENGINEER II/SENIOR PROPULSION ENGINEER
Based out of Rocket Lab’s our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The Propulsion Engineer II/Senior Propulsion Engineer is an amazing engineer with a passion for building next generation, highly reusable launch vehicles that will expand the space economy, but can’t find a role that is a good fit for you in our career’s listings? Please apply to this role and tell us why you would be a great fit! You will support the Neutron and Archimedes teams, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
Please NOTE: This requisition can be hired at the Propulsion Engineer II level or Senior Propulsion Engineer level.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
- Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware
- Work with an experienced team of propulsion experts to develop high performance, reliable, and low cost hardware.
- Work with manufacturing teams to support fabrication, design for manufacturability, and resolve issues that may arise during hardware build.
PROPULSION ENGINEER II, YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: – Note: Candidate must meet every qualification in order to be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in relevant engineering field.
- Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principals
SENIOR PROPULSION ENGINEER, YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: – Note: Candidate must meet every qualification in order to be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in relevant engineering field.
- Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics
- Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principals
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Proficiency in GDT
- Professional experience with NX, Ansys, and other commercial analysis software packages
- Experience with propulsion systems design, analysis, test, operations, and/or manufacturing
- Experience in a scrappy development environment
- Experience with best practices for design, qualification and production
BASE PAY RANGE:
Propulsion Engineer II: $80,000-$125,000
Senior Propulsion Engineer: $90,000-$160,000
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR .
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States’ International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here
Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
