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Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

4 months ago

Mount Wellington, New Zealand Rocket Lab USA Full time

ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems.

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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.

Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future.

Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

The Space Systems Propulsion team is responsible for developing and delivering qualified, flight-ready space vehicle propulsion systems.

The team takes on system-level and component-level ownership; from mission requirement through detailed design and qualification to integration and beyond, including pre-launch, launch, and on orbit operations support.

Most designs and hardware are developed and manufactured in-house. Examples of past work include the Curie and HyperCurie engines.

Currently the team is working on the whole propulsion system for ESCAPADE, a NASA science mission to Mars, as well as the propulsion system for the Victus Haze mission.

The team consists of development engineers and development technicians with a range of experience and skill sets.

Each team member is expected to be capable of owning a component or system through its development lifecycle and production implementation.

This means that the skillset of the team spans systems engineering, design, build, and test, though individuals may have their specializations.

Engineers work hands-on, often alongside technicians, with development, qualification, and flight hardware.

Team members interface regularly with stakeholders across the company, including GNC, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Flight Software, Thermal, Structural Analysis, and others.


YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn.
  • 5+ years of experience in propulsion development, or equivalent highperformance field.
  • Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronics, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of aerospace development process from requirements to detailed design, through build, qualification, and acceptance testing.
  • Detailed mechanical design experience using NX (preferred) or equivalent industry standard CAD software.
  • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Teamcenter (preferred), Windchill, or similar.
  • Track record of design reviews and approving release of flight parts.
  • Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity. Makes decisions using basic engineering principles, available literature and standards, technical risk assessments, test data, and physicsbased models.
  • Experience with endtoend development process including gathering requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.
  • Heavy emphasis on achievement and details getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Practice in identifying the necessary steps to achieve high level technical goals, scheduling them in a plan, and managing delivery against that plan.
  • Experience developing requirement and verification sets, as well as writing test plans, performing testing, and writing test reports.
  • Capabilities using Python for data manipulation and postprocessing.
  • Demonstrated hands on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace.
  • Experience using National Instruments data acquisition systems.
  • Masters of PhD.
If the above sounds like you
apply now

WHAT TO EXPECT


We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.

It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.

Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace.

We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.


Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulati