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Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation · Auckland, NZ

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
447 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

As a Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for overseeing propulsion components and fluid systems from concept to production. Your day-to-day tasks will include designing and building test setups, executing test campaigns, troubleshooting hardware issues, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system designs. You will also mentor other engineers and ensure effective communication across the organization to support mission success.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • A degree in Mechatronic Engineering
  • Proven experience developing and testing propulsion, fluid, or other high-performance hardware
  • Strong hands-on background with instrumentation, data acquisition, and test execution
  • Experience working across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through to production
  • Confidence operating in ambiguity and making sound, first-principles engineering decisions
  • Experience with LabVIEW (or similar) and data analysis tools

Nice to have

  • Background in aerospace testing (vibration, thermal, vacuum, leak, or life testing)
  • Python for data analysis or modelling experience
  • Advanced degree (Masters or PhD)

Worth weighing

  • Position requires eligibility to access equipment and data regulated by U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Background checks will be conducted prior to employment offers
  • No specific salary or benefits information provided

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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