ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. S.

rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space.

Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. S.

Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR SPACECRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER II - SECRET CLEARANCE We're seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II for our propulsion engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA.

As a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer, you are responsible for system-level and component-level ownership of space systems propulsion and fluidic development. These teams support our Space Systems division, and lead cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

Requirements

gathering, definition, and management Systems engineering activities and leadership within the team Test planning, setup, instrumentation, execution, and data analysis Communicating with project stakeholders internal and external to the team Technical risk-based decision making to the right/best solution when faced with an engineering challenge Project management including schedule building and maintenance, identifying top priority items, tasking of other engineers and technicians, and communication of status to leadership and other teams Mentorship and coaching of people within the team on technical and professional development Defining and maintaining standard of excellence for their team through documentation, training, coaching, and review of others’ work Contributing to engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience YOU’LL BRING THESE

Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static

QUALIFICATIONS

: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or other technical discipline) 8+ years of experience in propulsion system development, or other high-performance field Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility US citizenship is required, due to program

Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance