Senior Fluid Systems Engineer IILong Beach, CA

Senior Fluid Systems Engineer II

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

A Senior Fluid Systems Engineer II, Neutron leads the design, build, and test of their fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle. You will collaborate with and provide guidance to a team of engineers in the Fluid Systems department to turn vehicle-level requirements into a fluid network that enables Neutron to operate with aircraft-like reusability and reliability.

What You'll Get To Do

• Perform trade studies and sizing using hand-calcs, analytical models or test data to define key elements of system architecture
• Provide guidance & mentorship to teammates on and beyond the fluids team to inform fluid system design, test & operations best practices
• Lead key fluid system design, manufacturing and test reviews
• Coordinate with component design, GSE, propulsion, GNC and other interrelated teams to solve multidisciplinary issues
• Create and maintain analytical models that characterize and predict system behavior under all relevant conditions
• Champion efforts to create and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams, system CAD, production drawings, and system test and operations procedures
• Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time operations and post-test data reviews
• Project management including development schedules, vendor management, budgeting, etc.
• Create tools to enhance the team's analysis capabilities, streamline workflow and optimize launch operations

You'll Bring These Qualifications

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

Additional Requirements

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including : top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include : Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Base Pay Range (CA Only) $138,800 - $185,000 USD