Description
Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II for its propulsion engineering team in Long Beach, California. The role owns system-level and component-level spacecraft propulsion and fluidic development, including performance calculations, systems modeling, design, requirements management, testing, risk-based decision-making, project management, and team mentorship. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 8 years of propulsion or high-performance-systems experience, U.S. citizenship, and expertise in propulsion modeling, static and transient analysis, and software such as Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, or Simscape. The position offers a base salary of $132,000–$220,000 USD and total compensation of $165,000–$277,000 USD, along with medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.
