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Rocket Lab Corporation

Propulsion Systems Engineer II

Long Beach, CAFrom $130kmidAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks a Propulsion Systems Engineer II to lead spacecraft propulsion and fluidic system development for civil, commercial, and defense missions. You'll own products end-to-end, perform systems analysis and testing, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence across propulsion initiatives supporting lunar, Martian, and Earth observation programs.

What you'll do

  • Lead development and technical direction of new or existing propulsion products and systems from concept through delivery
  • Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modeling, analysis, and design for propulsion systems
  • Conduct requirements gathering, definition, management, and overall systems engineering activities
  • Plan, execute, and analyze propulsion tests including instrumentation setup and data interpretation
  • Manage project schedules, priorities, team tasking, and stakeholder communication
  • Mentor engineers and technicians on technical and professional development while establishing team excellence standards

What they're looking for

  • Propulsion system design and development
  • Systems modeling and analysis software (AMESIM, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape)
  • Requirements management and systems engineering
  • Test planning, execution, and data analysis
  • Project management and technical leadership
  • Chemical or electrical propellant systems
  • Risk-based engineering decision making
  • Technical documentation and process development
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Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing propulsion systems from concept through test and delivery—what was your technical role and key challenges?
  • Walk us through how you've used modeling software like AMESIM or Simulink to validate propulsion system behavior against test data.
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