Rocket Lab · 19 hours ago
Propulsion Design Engineer II / Senior Propulsion Design Engineer I
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Propulsion Design Engineer will be responsible for designing engine components for the Archimedes Engine, supporting the Neutron and Archimedes teams with engine development.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
2+ 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
Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles
Fundamental understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T principles
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
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Preferred
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
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
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-19
2026-01-18
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