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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 15 days ago

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This role has been open
15 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer I at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing engine and propulsion component testing. This role involves owning the test facility and operations, providing mentorship to team members, and ensuring quality and compliance in test plans and reports. You will also engage in the full testing lifecycle and contribute to the development of propulsion systems, playing a key role in the success of various space missions.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of experience in rocket engine test engineering or equivalent high-performance field
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • Ability to travel to test facilities and work off-site for extended periods
  • Prior work on engine test facilities and experience hot fire testing liquid rocket engines, including instrumentation, test operation, and data analysis
  • Expertise in instrumentation, automation, and data acquisition using either National Instruments or Beckhoff PLC

Nice to have

  • Experience working with hypergolic propellants, or experience designing, building, or maintaining flight or GSE systems for hypergolic propellant service
  • Great communication skills and the ability to lead a team to execute a technical project
  • Genuine passion for engineering, strong attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn
  • Excellent documentation and organization of engineering information, including test plans, test reports, facility configuration management, etc.
  • Track record of successfully investigating and resolving the root causes of anomalies during testing or flight

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires significant hands-on testing and may involve exposure to noise, dust, and fumes
  • Salary range is broad and may vary based on experience and qualifications
  • The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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