Senior Propulsion Design Engineer I
Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA
•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite
About The Position
Based out of Rocket Lab's our headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Propulsion Design Engineer is responsible for the design of engine components (combustion chambers, turbo machinery, engine layout, etc.) for the Archimedes Engine. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to design, analyze and build hardware. You will support the Neutron and Archimedes teams with deliverables required to facilitate engine development and advance the program forward. Please note: this position can be hired at the Propulsion Design Engineer II or Senior Propulsion Design Engineer I level.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in relevant engineering field.
- Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench or similar packages.
- Mastery of mechanical design principles.
- Strong understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T principles.
- Prior experience developing and maintaining engineering design best practices
- Prior experience developing parts, assemblies or systems from concept to production.
Nice To Haves
- High proficiency in GD&T.
- Proficiency in using ANSYS Workbench
- Proficiency in using StarCCM+ or similar CFD software packages.
- Prior experience with design of additively manufactured rocket engine components.
- Experience with propulsion systems design, analysis, test, operations, and/or manufacturing
- Experience with best practices for design, qualification and production of aerospace hardware.
- Experience working in a fast-paced development program.
Responsibilities
- Work with technical subject matter experts to design engine systems to meet performance, quality and manufacturability requirements.
- Develop and own mechanical design solutions for propulsion systems.
- Perform trade studies and design reviews with analysts, manufacturing engineers and subject matter experts from concept to production.
- Work with internal and external fabrication teams to bring hardware from design to fruition
Benefits
- 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
- other discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
