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Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II

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 Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development of propulsion systems and components, overseeing the end-to-end engineering process. Your responsibilities include designing in CAD, conducting performance analysis, planning tests, and mentoring team members. You will also manage project schedules and communicate with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

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

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in propulsion system development or other high-performance field
  • US citizenship is required due to program requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to have

  • A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn
  • Detailed mechanical design experience using NX or equivalent industry standard CAD software
  • Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity
  • Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants
  • Track record of design reviews and approving release of flight parts

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
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used beyond CAD software and PLM systems
  • Role may involve high levels of ambiguity
  • Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, 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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