Propulsion Systems Analyst II Senior

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

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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 Labs proven execution history with the Electron program. If youre 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!

PROPULSION SYSTEMS ANALYST II / SENIOR

The Propulsion Systems Analyst is responsible for the creation maintenance of engine transients and steady state models as well as owning the overall performance of the startup and shutdown of the Archimedes Engines. They will help develop startup and shutdown campaigns for all the engines in the Archimedes engine family. They will also assist in the maintaining engine performance models used for vehicle level analysis.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for the Archimedes engines family.
• Develop and maintain startup and shutdown valve sequences as well as test campaigns for the verification and engine transients.
• Support test site and vehicle transients test campaigns with data review model grounding and valve sequence changes for engine testing.
• Serve as the technical expert engine POC for all engine transients.
• Work closely with other engine leads to ensure to communicate subcomponent needs as well as vehicle system needs to support healthy engine transients.
• Creation and maintenance of data processing tools

(This position can be hired as a Propulsion Analyst II or Senior Propulsion Analyst I Level)

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A PROPULSION SYSTEMS ANALYST II:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or related field
• 2 years experience with fluids system analysis of a cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engine.
• Demonstrated expertise using or building a lumped parameter fluid analysis tool.
• Knowledge of fundamentals in fluid dynamics thermodynamics and fluid system design.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR PROPULSION SYSTEMS ANALYST I:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or related field
• 5 years experience with fluids system analysis of a cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engine.
• Demonstrated expertise using or building a lumped parameter fluid analysis tool.
• Knowledge of fundamentals in fluid dynamics thermodynamics and fluid system design.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field
• 4 years experience designing and operating an engine system or components for a staged combustion rocket engine.
• Experience with ROCet Engine Transient Simulation Software (ROCETS)
• Experience with Methyl/LOX fluid systems.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

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