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Rocket Lab · 3 hours ago

Fluid Systems Engineer II

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$10K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Fluid Systems Engineer II will lead the design, build, and testing of fluid systems for the Neutron launch vehicle, collaborating with various teams to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform trade studies and sizing – using hand-calcs, analytical models or test data – to define key elements of system architecture

Provide guidance & mentorship to teammates on and beyond the fluids team to inform fluid system design, test & operations best practices

Lead key fluid system design, manufacturing and test reviews

Coordinate with component design, GSE, propulsion, GNC and other interrelated teams to solve multidisciplinary issues

Create and maintain analytical models that characterize and predict system behavior under all relevant conditions

Champion efforts to create and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams, system CAD, production drawings, and system test and operations procedures

Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time operations and post-test data reviews

Project management including development schedules, vendor management, budgeting, etc

Create tools to enhance the team’s analysis capabilities, streamline workflow and optimize launch operations

Qualification

Fluid dynamicsThermodynamicsFluid system designManufacturing processesFluids analysis toolsSiemens NXPythonProject managementTeam collaborationMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline

2+ years of experience designing, operating, troubleshooting fluids systems

Strong engineering fundamentals in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics

Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements & fittings

Working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, integration processes & quality control relevant to fluid components (valves, flex hoses, tubing, bellows, etc.)

Preferred

8+ years experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment where you have completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with other key groups

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive & professional relationships, & contribute to a culture of inclusion

Experience working with a distributed team across the globe

Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field

Experience with oxygen & methane systems

Experience using fluids analysis tools such as REFPROP and GFSSP

Experience using Siemens NX

Experience using Python

Proven ability to practically apply engineering fundamentals to solve real, complex problems

Demonstrated ability to rally a team to make & execute good decisions in a fast-paced environment with information available