Propulsion Systems Analyst II / Senior Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
About Neutron
Neutron is a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. Leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history, Neutron will deliver a cost-effective and reliable launch solution.
The Role
As Propulsion Systems Analyst, you will own the creation and maintenance of engine transient and steady state models for the Archimedes engine family. You are the technical expert POC for all engine transients, responsible for startup and shutdown performance across the entire vehicle lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for Archimedes engines
- Develop and maintain startup and shutdown valve sequences and test campaigns for verification
- Support test site and vehicle transient test campaigns with data review, model grounding, and valve sequence changes
- Serve as the technical expert engine POC for all engine transients
- Work closely with engine leads to communicate subcomponent and vehicle system needs
- Create and maintain data processing tools
Propulsion Systems Analyst II (2+ years experience)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- 2+ years experience with fluids system analysis of cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engines
- Demonstrated expertise using or building lumped parameter fluid analysis tools
- Knowledge of fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid system design
Senior Propulsion Systems Analyst I (5+ years experience)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- 5+ years experience with fluids system analysis of cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engines
- Demonstrated expertise using or building lumped parameter fluid analysis tools
- Knowledge of fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid system design
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field
- 4+ years experience designing and operating an engine system or components for staged combustion rocket engines
- Experience with ROCet Engine Transient Simulation Software (ROCETS)
- Experience with methane/LOX fluid systems
Compensation
Base salary: $126,000 to $172,800 USD. Total compensation (base and equity): $136,075 to $193,075 USD. Stock grants are part of your compensation package. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount), subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, and employee discounts.
Requirements
To work in US offices: You must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the US Department of State and/or Commerce under ITAR regulations.
Working conditions: This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.