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Is this posting real?
- 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
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 Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development of propulsion systems for various space missions, engaging in both system-level and component-level tasks. Your responsibilities include performance calculations, systems modeling, test planning, and project management, while also mentoring team members and ensuring high standards of engineering excellence. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.
- 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
- Demonstrated hands-on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace
- Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity
- Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using test data using software such as Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, or similar
- Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical
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 salary figure mentioned for the role, only a range
- The role requires a significant level of responsibility and leadership in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates must be comfortable with the potential for high levels of ambiguity and technical challenges
- 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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