Rocket Lab USA-posted 3 months ago
$80,000 - $130,000/Yr
Entry Level
Long Beach, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

  • Technical problem solving, review, and documentation
  • Manage technical risk within the individual's scope
  • Communicate effectively with leadership and other team members
  • Own project requirements
  • Design, analyze, test, and fly next generation propulsion and fluidics hardware
  • Report on design, analysis, and test findings
  • 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
  • Communicate with vendors to ensure system requirements are met
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • Engineering experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience with end-to-end rocket engine or spacecraft propulsion system development and operation
  • Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical
  • U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, and structural mechanics
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles
  • Siemens NX and Teamcenter proficiency
  • Experience with Jama or other requirements management software
  • Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings
  • Familiarity with NI software and instrumentation hardware
  • Experience with testing and troubleshooting flight hardware
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering, hardware development processes, and configuration management
  • Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Subsidized EV charging stations
  • Onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts
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