Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer I/II - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

8h•$115,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer I/II for our propulsion engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA. As a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer, you are responsible for system-level and component-level ownership of space systems propulsion and fluidic development. These teams support our Space Systems division, and lead cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer I or Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer II level)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or other technical discipline)
5+ years of experience in propulsion system development, or other high-performance field (for I level)
8+ years of experience in propulsion system development, or other high-performance field (for II level)
Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
US citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using test data software such as Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, or Simscape
Experience with end-to-end development process, including gathering requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing
Experience with all steps in the Systems Engineering V and risk-based decision making
Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical

Nice To Haves

A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn
Demonstrated hands-on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace
Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity
Ability to make decisions using basic engineering principles, available literature and standards, technical risk assessments, test data, and physics-based models
Practice in identifying the necessary steps to achieve high level technical goals, scheduling them in a plan, and managing delivery against that plan
Experience with Jama
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
Capabilities using Python for data manipulation and post-processing
Detailed mechanical design experience using NX (preferred) or equivalent industry standard CAD software
Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Teamcenter (preferred), Windchill, or similar
Experience using National Instruments data acquisition systems
Experience with testing and troubleshooting flight hardware
Master's or PhD

Responsibilities

Owning development of new or existing products or systems, acting as technical lead to guide team through end-to-end development process
Conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modelling, analysis, and system designs
Requirements gathering, definition, and management
Systems engineering activities and leadership within the team
Test planning, setup, instrumentation, execution, and data analysis
Communicating with project stakeholders internal and external to the team
Technical risk-based decision making to the right/best solution when faced with an engineering challenge
Project management including schedule building and maintenance, identifying top priority items, tasking of other engineers and technicians, and communication of status to leadership and other teams
Mentorship and coaching of people within the team on technical and professional development
Defining and maintaining standard of excellence for their team through documentation, training, coaching, and review of others’ work
Contributing to engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience