Propulsion Systems Analyst II / Senior

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

3d•$126,000 - $172,800

About The Position

The Propulsion Systems Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, of engine transients and steady state models as well as owning the overall performance of the startup and shutdown of the Archimedes Engines. They will help develop startup and shutdown campaigns for all the engines in the Archimedes engine family. They will also assist in the maintaining engine performance models used for vehicle level analysis. This position can be hired as a Propulsion Analyst II or Senior Propulsion Analyst I Level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
2+ years experience with fluids system analysis of a cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engine. (For Propulsion Analyst II)
5+ years experience with fluids system analysis of a cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engine. (For Senior Propulsion Analyst I)
Demonstrated expertise using or building a lumped parameter fluid analysis tool.
Knowledge of fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid system design.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field
4+ years experience designing and operating an engine system or components for a staged combustion rocket engine.
Experience with ROCet Engine Transient Simulation Software (ROCETS)
Experience with Methyl/LOX fluid systems.

Responsibilities

Develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for the Archimedes engines family.
Develop and maintain startup and shutdown valve sequences as well as test campaigns for the verification and engine transients.
Support test site and vehicle transients test campaigns with data review, model grounding, and valve sequence changes for engine testing.
Serve as the technical expert engine POC for all engine transients.
Work closely with other engine leads to ensure to communicate subcomponent needs as well as vehicle system needs to support healthy engine transients.
Creation and maintenance of data processing tools

Benefits

Company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts