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Space Propulsion jobs in Long Beach, CA
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer I - Fluid Systems
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead precision welding and fabrication of propulsion tubing components for Neutron, our reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. You'll qualify welding processes, conduct NDT inspections, drive manufacturing improvements, and solve complex production problems across additive manufacturing, machining, assembly and test.
$164,000 to $194,000 per year
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Manufacturing Engineer I, Turbomachinery
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will produce and develop manufacturing processes for fuel and oxidizer turbopump components and assemblies for the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines. Own the manufacturing trades from fabrication through testing, and serve as the main link between manufacturing and design teams as you scale operations for Terran R.
$90,000 to $136,000 per year
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Turbomachinery Engineer II, Turbine Development
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll advance turbine design for the Aeon-R engines powering Terran R to orbit. Working at the intersection of aerodynamic and structural analysis, you'll collaborate with propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to drive improvements from concept through launch.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Fluid Systems Engineering
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own fluid systems design, development, and integration across Haven Station and spacecraft programs. Work hands-on with pressurized hardware, thermal control, propulsion systems, and ground support equipment from concept through flight testing.
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Vehicle Fluids Engineer II
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the mechanical and structural design of Terran R's stage fluid systems, from routing and trade studies through hardware verification and manufacturing. You'll design mounting structures, run FEA analysis, and see your work built and flown.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Electric Propulsion Specialist
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Assemble, wire, and test electric propulsion thrusters and power systems for Haven Station in our Long Beach lab. You'll work hands-on with propulsion engineers, operating vacuum chambers, running component tests, and diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems using precision instruments.
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Fluids Technician III - B Shift
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll build the fluids systems sub-assemblies for Rocket Lab's Archimedes engine, operating CNC tube cutting equipment and performing tube bending, flaring, and fit-up to aerospace specifications. This B-shift role demands precision work with Inconel, titanium, and stainless steel on Neutron's liquid propulsion systems.
$25 to $35 per hour
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Principal Combustion Devices Engineer
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll own the design, analysis, manufacturing, and flight qualification of combustion devices (preburners, injectors, thrust chambers, nozzles) for the 200,000 lbf Archimedes engine in Rocket Lab's Neutron medium-lift launcher. Work across all phases from concept through high-cadence re-flights.
$211,500 to $349,500 per year
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Propulsion Assembly Technician III - B Shift
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Assemble sub-components for the Rutherford rocket engine that powers Neutron. You will build turbo pumps, thrust chambers, valves, and actuators, then watch your work launch to space. B shift, Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm-1:45am.
$30 to $40 per hour
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Senior Propulsion Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own the development, testing, and operation of Archimedes engines for Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket program. Design next-generation propulsion hardware, execute qualification testing, and drive engine reliability from concept through flight operations.
$135,475 to $208,475 per year
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Senior Propulsion Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll design, test, and fly the Archimedes engine family for Neutron, Rocket Lab's new large rocket. Lead propulsion subsystems from qualification through operations, execute test campaigns, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve program goals.
$164,500 to $277,275 per year
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Senior Propulsion Systems Analyst I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for the Archimedes engine family and own overall performance during engine ignition and shutdown sequences. Work as the technical expert engine POC, supporting test campaigns and maintaining fluid dynamics models for the Neutron launch vehicle.
$135,450 to $208,475 per year
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Manufacturing Engineer II, Turbomachinery
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own manufacturing processes for fuel and oxidizer turbopumps on the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines, driving fabrication, testing, and assembly procedures from design through flight delivery. Work across manufacturing and design teams to scale production for Terran R's launch manifest.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbomachinery
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own manufacturing processes and hardware development for fuel and oxidizer turbopumps on the Aeon-R and Aeon-R Vac engines. Work at the interface between manufacturing and design teams, scaling production for Terran R's aggressive launch manifest.
$122,000 to $182,000 per year
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Propulsion Assembly Technician II - B Shift
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Build turbo pumps and Rutherford rocket engine sub-assemblies for Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle. You'll assemble thrust chambers, pumps, valves, and mechanical components, then watch your hardware launch to space. B-shift, Long Beach.
$25 to $35 per hour
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead Vast's propulsion manufacturing team developing and building fluid systems for artificial-gravity space stations. You'll own production readiness, manufacturing processes, and supplier integration for valves, regulators, COPVs, and pressurization hardware while mentoring engineers.
$136,120 to $193,224 per year
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Senior Manager, Fluid Systems Design
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead the design team translating architecture into vehicle packaging for Haven Station modules. You'll own component-level design practices for propulsion, thermal control, and ECLSS systems, mentor engineers, and drive integration across structures and operations.
$164,000 to $232,800 per year
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Propulsion Engineer - Pressure Vessels Lead (COPV)
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead Vast's pressure vessel team designing and qualifying composite overwrapped and metallic tanks for Haven Station, the world's first commercial space station. You'll own the full lifecycle from concept through flight qualification, mentor engineers, and drive the technical approach for crewed spacecraft.
$136,120 to $193,224 per year
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Senior Propulsion Engineer
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Propulsion
Design, build, and test propulsion systems for advanced satellites and missile defense capabilities. You'll lead technical development from concept through flight, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across spacecraft subsystems in a fast-paced environment.
$165,000 to $245,000 per year
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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Design (Combustion Devices)
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Propulsion
Own the design and development of combustion chambers, injectors, and regen cooling circuits for next-generation in-space propulsion systems. You will lead architecture trades, validate thermal and structural performance, and mentor a growing propulsion team.
$165,000 to $245,000 per year
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Staff Propulsion Analyst, Engine Performance
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Propulsion
Own the analytical backbone of our propulsion development program. You will build high-fidelity models of thruster systems from propellant feed through combustion and nozzle expansion, working directly with designers to optimize hardware before it's built.
$185,000 to $280,000 per year
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Staff Propulsion Engineer
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Propulsion
Design, build, and test propulsion systems for True Anomaly's autonomous spacecraft from concept to flight. You'll lead fluid system architecture, hot-fire campaigns, and mentor the propulsion team while collaborating across structural, thermal, and avionics disciplines.
$185,000 to $280,000 per year
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Propulsion Technician I, First Shift
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Build and test Aeon-R rocket engine components, sub-assemblies and complete engines on the Terran R program. You'll work on precision cleaning, hydrostatic proof testing, flow testing, and engine assembly as part of an experienced technical team developing robust manufacturing processes.
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Senior Propulsion Structural Analyst, Integrated Design
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analyses for Aeon-R engines and 3D-printed subsystems on Terran R. Work directly with design and manufacturing teams to optimize engine performance, conduct qualification tests, and solve problems that haven't been solved before.
$132,000 to $198,000 per year
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Propulsion Technician I, Second Shift
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will assemble and test Aeon-R engine components, sub-assemblies and complete engines for Relativity Space's Terran R launch vehicle. Work hands-on with precision cleaning, hydrostatic testing, flow testing, and engine assembly on a second-shift team building rockets.
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Engineering Manager, Propulsion Vehicle Subsystem
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Propulsion
Lead True Anomaly's propulsion engineering team delivering systems for Jackal, Space Based Interceptors, and next-generation vehicles. You'll own technical strategy, manage component selection and supplier relationships, and develop a high-performing team of propulsion engineers on aggressive schedules.
$165,000 to $290,000 per year
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Propulsion Systems Analyst II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the startup and shutdown performance of Archimedes engines for Neutron, our reusable medium-lift vehicle. You'll develop transient simulations, valve sequences, and test campaigns while serving as the technical expert POC for all engine transients.
$136,075 to $168,825 per year
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Propulsion Design Engineer II, Integrated Design
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the overall layout and packaging of Relativity's Aeon-R engines, design critical structural and fluids hardware like gimbals and cryogenic ducting, and lead development of new manufacturing and test methods. You'll collaborate across teams to mature engines toward Terran R's 2026 first launch.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Senior Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own propulsion test campaigns for Terran R engines, developing test plans, executing hotfire operations, and troubleshooting hardware behavior at our Stennis test facility. Work spans test sequences, data analysis, systems modeling, and occasional launch console operations as the program advances.
$132,000 to $198,000 per year
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Senior Combustion Devices Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll own the design, analysis, and flight qualification of combustion devices for the Archimedes engine, a 200,000 lbf powerplant in Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket. Work across the full lifecycle from component trade studies through high-cadence test and flight operations.
$164,500 to $319,725 per year
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Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own spacecraft propulsion component development from concept to flight qualification. You'll design systems, run tests, review others' work, and lead technical decisions for civil, commercial, and defense space missions.
$89,000 to $125,000 per year
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Valve Manufacturing Engineer, 2nd Shift
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Propulsion Engineer - Solid
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Voyager Space · Folsom, CA +3 more · Propulsion
Design, analyze, and develop solid rocket motor systems from concept through production. You'll perform internal ballistics and thermal analysis, lead testing and qualification activities, and collaborate across manufacturing and systems teams to mature propulsion hardware for mission-critical applications.
$103,000 to $218,000 per year
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Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own system-level and component-level development of spacecraft propulsion and fluidic systems for lunar, Martian, and defense missions. You will lead design, testing, and qualification of flight hardware while mentoring junior engineers.
$89,000 to $125,000 per year
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Propulsion Technician II, Valves, Second Shift
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Assemble and test Aeon-R engine components and sub-assemblies on the Terran R program. You will perform precision cleaning, hydrostatic proof testing, flow testing, and component assembly, working with an experienced technical team to build robust manufacturing processes.
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Fluids Technician II - B Shift
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll build fluids systems sub-assemblies for the Archimedes engine on Neutron, our medium-lift reusable launch vehicle. Set up and operate CNC tube cutting equipment, perform tube bending, flaring, and assembly to precision standards. Work Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm-10:30 pm.
$25 to $35 per hour
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Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end development of electric propulsion systems and components for civil, commercial, and defense space missions. You'll lead technical teams through conceptual design, modeling, testing, and production while mentoring engineers and driving innovation in propulsion technology.
$212,000 to $350,000 per year
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Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the full development cycle of electric propulsion systems for Rocket Lab's spacecraft and subsystems. You will drive system-level design, testing, and integration for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, mentoring engineers and setting technical standards for your team.
$165,000 to $277,000 per year
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Senior Propulsion Design Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Design engine components (combustion chambers, turbo machinery, engine layout) for the Archimedes engine powering Neutron. You'll own mechanical design solutions, perform trade studies, and work with fabrication teams to bring propulsion hardware from design to production.
$135,475 to $208,475 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end development of propulsion systems and components for civil, commercial, and defense space missions. You'll lead conceptual and detailed design, testing, and qualification of flight hardware, mentor engineers, and drive technical decisions from concept through production.
$135,000 to $208,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end propulsion system and component development from concept through qualification and production. You will lead technical design, testing, and flight hardware approval for Rocket Lab's Space Systems programs serving NASA, SDA, and U.S. Space Force.
$165,000 to $277,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll own spacecraft propulsion and fluidic system development from concept through production, leading technical teams and making system-level decisions on civil, commercial, and defense missions. Direct hands-on work includes performance modelling, test execution, requirements management, and mentoring engineers.
$135,000 to $208,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own development of propulsion and fluidic systems for spacecraft supporting NASA, Space Development Agency, and US Space Force missions. You'll lead teams through end-to-end development, perform systems modelling and testing, and mentor engineers on technical excellence.
$165,000 to $277,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end development of spacecraft propulsion systems for NASA, Space Force, and commercial missions. You'll lead technical teams through conceptual design, performance modelling, qualification testing, and production while mentoring engineers on complex storable propellant systems.
$165,000 to $277,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I - Secret Clearance
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end development of spacecraft propulsion and fluidic systems for Moon, Mars, and defense missions. You will lead technical design, testing, and team delivery of flight hardware used by NASA, Space Force, and commercial partners.
$135,000 to $208,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer I
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll own all aspects of spacecraft propulsion testing at Rocket Lab: planning, executing hot fire tests of liquid rocket engines, managing test facilities, and guiding engineers through development challenges. Lead the test team and drive mission success.
$135,000 to $208,000 per year
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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the full lifecycle of rocket engine and propulsion component testing: planning, instrumentation, hot fire execution, data analysis, and reporting. You will mentor the test team, set standards for excellence, and directly enable Rocket Lab's spacecraft missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
$165,000 to $277,000 per year
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Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end development of spacecraft propulsion systems and components for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. You will lead design, testing, and qualification of flight hardware while mentoring junior engineers and managing technical decisions for civil, commercial, and defense customers.
$111,000 to $168,000 per year
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Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the development of propulsion systems for cutting-edge space missions supporting civil, commercial, and defense customers. You'll lead system modelling, testing, and design from concept through flight qualification, mentoring engineers and managing technical risk.
$111,000 to $168,000 per year
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Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II, Combustion Devices
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own end-to-end manufacturing engineering for combustion device hardware on the Aeon R and Vacuum Engine programs. You'll design tooling and fixtures, drive hardware execution across manufacturing workcenters, and collaborate with design and production teams to solve complex propulsion challenges.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Senior Fluid Systems Engineer
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the fluid system architecture and schematics for Terran R's propellant and pressurant subsystems. You will conduct thermal and fluid analyses, lead design reviews, and define test campaigns to validate system performance from development through launch.
$132,000 to $198,000 per year
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Vehicle Fluid Systems Engineer II
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll own the fluid system architecture and schematics for Terran R, guiding hardware design, thermal analysis, and validation from factory floor to flight. Lead system reviews, conduct fluid and thermal characterization, and support integrated vehicle testing with full ownership across design, manufacturing, test, and operations.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Principal Stage Fluids Engineer
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the design, build, test, and optimization of fluid systems across Neutron, our new large rocket. You'll manage all plumbing and systems between tanks and engines, turning vehicle requirements into networks that enable aircraft-like reusability and reliability.
$211,725 to $349,550 per year
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Propulsion Integration & Test Engineer II, First Shift
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own the AeonR integrated engine assembly from design release through integration to shipment, developing build processes to meet production targets. Author test procedures, resolve hardware issues, and shape manufacturing systems that deliver flight engines for Terran R launches.
$109,000 to $163,000 per year
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Propulsion Design Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Design and own mechanical solutions for the Archimedes engine powering Neutron. You'll drive engine component development from concept through production, working with internal teams and fabricators to build hardware that advances the program.
$110,875 to $168,825 per year
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Propulsion Engineer II, Combustion Devices
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You'll own combustion devices for Terran R engines from design through flight qualification, coordinating across disciplines on hardware operating at extreme temperatures and pressures. This rare end-to-end responsibility spans initial design, manufacturing, testing, and flight operations.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Senior Build Reliability Engineer, Propulsion
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own reliability and quality processes for Terran R propulsion hardware from design through production. Lead drawing standardization, build verification, nonconformance management, and quality initiatives across engineering and manufacturing teams.
$122,000 to $182,000 per year
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Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer (Senior-Staff)
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True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own production engineering strategy and execution for propulsion and fluids hardware across multiple spacecraft programs. Lead manufacturing teams, build scalable processes, and partner with design to drive manufacturability from concept through production.
$160,000 to $215,000 per year
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Integration Engineer, Fluid Systems Test
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the design, build and commissioning of fluid system ground support equipment and test stands for Haven Station. You'll develop test plans, act as test director, and solve complex fluid system problems alongside engineers and technicians in a fast-paced space station program.
$112,340 to $159,468 per year
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Propulsion Design Reliability Engineer
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Vast · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will guide the design, verification, and validation of the propulsion system for Haven-1, the world's first commercial human-rated space station. Drive FMEA, test planning, and risk mitigation to ensure the system functions reliably over its intended lifespan without failure.
$162,360 to $265,392 per year
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Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer
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True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for propulsion and fluids systems across multiple spacecraft types. Lead manufacturing setup, create work instructions, support floor operations, and drive process improvements to scale spacecraft propulsion capabilities.
$85,000 to $110,000 per year
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Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer (III-Senior)
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True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will lead test strategies and campaigns for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems, from proof and leak testing through propellant loading. Design ground support equipment, author test documentation, analyze complex data, and drive root cause investigations for cutting-edge autonomous spacecraft hardware.
$120,000 to $160,000 per year
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Fluids & Propulsion Technician (I-III)
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True Anomaly · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Build and test propulsion hardware including thrusters, tanks, valves, and fluid lines for autonomous spacecraft. You'll assemble components, conduct leak and pressure testing, and support the integration of propulsion systems from development through flight readiness alongside engineering and quality teams.
$27 to $36 per hour
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Propulsion Engineer (II - III)
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True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Propulsion
Design, build, and test propulsion systems for Jackal and space-based interceptor platforms. You will own multiple systems from concept through flight, collaborating with structural, thermal, and avionics teams to deliver next-generation space capabilities.
$100,000 to $190,000 per year
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Principal Propulsion Engineer
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own the design, testing, and operational readiness of the Archimedes Engine family for Neutron, Rocket Lab's new large rocket. Execute qualification campaigns, refine designs for reliability, and collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver next-generation propulsion hardware.
$211,725 to $350,638 per year
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Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Systems
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the development and testing of Archimedes engines for Neutron, a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle. You'll design, analyze, hotfire, and fly next-generation propulsion hardware while managing subsystems, test campaigns, and vehicle integration from day one.
$110,875 to $168,825 per year
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Senior Stage Fluids Engineer
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the design, build, test, and qualification of fluid systems across Neutron, our new large launch vehicle. You'll manage plumbing and all systems between tanks and engines, turning vehicle requirements into reliable networks that enable reusable, aircraft-like operations.
$135,475 to $277,275 per year
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Stage Fluids Engineer II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the design, build, and test of fluid systems for Neutron, our new large rocket. You will design plumbing and fluid networks between tanks and engines, analyze systems in launch conditions, and integrate hardware into the vehicle.
$110,875 to $168,825 per year
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Turbomachinery Engineer II / Senior Turbomachinery Engineer I/II
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Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the design, analysis, testing, and flight qualification of turbomachinery components for Rocket Lab's Archimedes engine on Neutron. You'll lead rotating and stationary component development, hydrodynamics and mechanical integration, and support engine testing and flight operations.
$126,000 to $176,000 per year
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Lead, Propulsion Analysis
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead a team of analysts responsible for thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analyses on the Aeon R engine and its subsystems. You'll own interface load generation via FEA models, guide design decisions across the engine, and mentor engineers in a fast-moving propulsion program.
$136,000 to $204,000 per year
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Manager, Propulsion Analysis
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead a team of analysts owning thermal, structural, dynamic, and durability analyses for Aeon-R liquid propellant rocket engines. You will drive design iterations, sign off on flight hardware readiness, and partner closely with mechanical design and manufacturing teams to deliver engines for Terran R.
$160,000 to $240,000 per year
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Manager, Propulsion Development Engineering
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead a propulsion engineering team designing and qualifying Aeon R liquid-rocket engines for Terran R. You'll drive engine system architecture, manage interfaces across the vehicle, and mentor engineers through development, test, and flight qualification of a novel quarter-million-pound-thrust engine.
$160,000 to $240,000 per year
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Manager, Turbomachinery Engineering
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Lead the turbomachinery engineering team designing and developing engines for Terran R. You'll own the full lifecycle from design through production and flight qualification, managing a large team across fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, structural design, and mechanical systems.
$160,000 to $246,000 per year
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Principal Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Drive engine system architecture, interface management and development for Terran R, a 250,000 lbf thrust liquid-propellant rocket engine. You will own technical trades across engine design cycles, mentor the propulsion team, and directly shape the trajectory of current and future engine iterations.
$185,000 to $277,000 per year
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Propulsion Structural Engineer II, Combustion Devices
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will support the design and qualification of Aeon-R combustion devices from concept through flight, performing structural analysis, thermal and fatigue assessments, and test validation. Work with hardware designers to influence engine decisions and define test objectives that verify performance.
$104,000 to $156,000 per year
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Senior Materials & Processes Engineer, Turbomachinery
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own materials and processes for reusable liquid propulsion turbomachinery on Relativity's Terran R vehicle. You will qualify flight hardware, develop technical specifications, drive experimental design campaigns, and lead collaboration across design, manufacturing, and propulsion teams to enable vehicle reuse.
$124,000 to $186,000 per year
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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Assembly Design
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own the overall layout and packaging of Aeon-R engines across all configurations, design integration hardware like manifolds and structures, and lead conceptual designs for new engine upgrades. Work directly with component teams to drive optimal engine assembly from initial design through qualification and flight.
$132,000 to $198,000 per year
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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will drive engine system trades, manage vehicle interfaces, and lead engine development lifecycle for Terran R's quarter-million-pound-thrust engines. Ownership spans design through production, qualification, and flight, with hands-on involvement in testing and future engine cycles.
$132,000 to $198,000 per year
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Senior Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will advance turbine design for the Aeon-R engines powering Terran R to orbit. Working across propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams, you will drive turbomachinery improvements from concept through launch, collaborating on the full engine lifecycle.
$132,000 to $198,000 per year
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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Assembly Design
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Own the layout and packaging of Aeon-R engines across all configurations. Design integration hardware, lead conceptual layouts, manage the engine assembly CAD model, and collaborate with component teams to optimize rocket engine performance for Terran R.
$164,000 to $246,000 per year
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Staff Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will drive engine system trades, manage interfaces, and lead technical decisions for Terran R's quarter-million-pound-thrust engines from design through qualification and flight. You bring 8+ years of rocket propulsion experience and own problems across architecture, CONOPS, testing, and simulation.
$164,000 to $246,000 per year
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Staff Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Development
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
Design and develop turbines for the Aeon-R engines powering Terran R to orbit. You'll drive turbine improvements from concept through launch, working across propulsion, manufacturing, and test teams to deliver engine systems on an accelerated timeline.
$164,000 to $246,000 per year
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Staff Vehicle Fluid Systems Engineer (Product)
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Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · Propulsion
You will own the integrated stage-level fluid architecture for Terran R, leading cross-functional interface definitions with propulsion, structures, GNC, and avionics teams. Drive sizing, thermofluids analysis, test strategy, and operational readiness for propellant, pressurant, and pneumatic subsystems.
$164,000 to $225,500 per year
On site