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Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II at ROCKET LAB

Department: 4015 USA Space Systems

Compensation

$110,875 – $143,625/yr

Location
Long Beach, California
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
Posted

Description

Rocket Lab is hiring a Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II in Long Beach, California, to oversee the thermal design, analysis, testing, and validation of space vehicles. The role involves thermal modeling, trade studies, issue resolution, test execution, model validation, vendor research, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline, at least two years of thermal engineering experience, and U.S. citizenship. The position offers a base salary of $100,800–$126,000 USD plus equity and benefits.

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