Senior Propulsion Components Engineer

About Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services, spacecraft design & manufacturing, and satellite components. Our focus is opening access to space for scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate action, national security, and technology demonstrations. Position Overview Senior Propulsion Components Development Engineer in the Space Systems Propulsion team. Responsibilities Own development of new or existing fluid system components, acting as technical lead through the end‑to‑end process. Perform conceptual and detailed CAD design, calculations, analysis, and system integration for propulsion components. Prototype, develop and test designs; support procurement and production of hardware for development and flight. Oversee flight hardware, tooling and test rigs required for development and qualification. Review and approve drawings, 3D PMI, reports, and specifications. Conduct systems engineering tasks including requirements gathering, definition, and stakeholder communication. Build and maintain project schedules, identify risk and priority, and assign tasks to team members. Mentor and coach teammates on technical and professional development. Required Qualifications Engineering degree and 5+ years of experience in propulsion development or equivalent high‑performance field. Experience with fluid system components such as valves and regulators. Hands‑on experience in end‑to‑end development: requirements, design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing. Detailed mechanical CAD skills (NX preferred or equivalent), and PLM experience such as Teamcenter. Ability to review design documents and approve release of production parts. Comfortable working with ambiguity, making decisions based on engineering principles and available information. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Nice to Have Project leadership experience with scheduling and delivery management. Test engineering experience: test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and report writing. Python programming for data manipulation and post‑processing. Advanced degrees (Master’s or Doctorate). Benefits Competitive base salary ($82,000—$126,000 USD for CA). Company equity and robust benefits package. Medical HMO/PPO with 100% company‑sponsored HSA option. Dental, vision, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays. Flexible spending & dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food, and additional discounts. EEO & Eligibility Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or able to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact the designated accommodations resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr