About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space technology company dedicated to providing innovative launch services and comprehensive spacecraft solutions. Our mission is to democratize access to space and enable groundbreaking space exploration. We are proud to have successfully launched over 230 satellites into orbit with our Electron rocket, which is now the second most frequently launched rocket in the United States. As we continue to develop Neutron, our next-generation medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle, we are poised to support even larger constellation deployments.
Our Space Systems division designs and manufactures a wide array of satellites and payload components. Our technologies have been selected for prestigious missions, including those by NASA aimed at exploring the Moon and Mars, as well as components for the James Webb Space Telescope.
JOIN THE NEUTRON TEAM
As part of Rocket Lab’s Neutron team, you will play a crucial role in the design and implementation of our new large rocket, Neutron. Your contributions will include developing structural and component designs, testing our innovative Archimedes engines, and establishing launch and test sites across the United States.
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II – THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
In the role of Development Engineer II, specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), you will be instrumental in the design of advanced vehicle structures capable of enduring extreme conditions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in analysis, design, and manufacturing, you will convert innovative ideas into detailed designs and high-precision components using state-of-the-art metallic and composite materials. Your proficiency in testing, control, modeling, and analysis will be vital in ensuring the efficacy and reliability of these critical systems. This is your chance to push the frontiers of aerospace engineering and contribute to the development of next-generation technologies!

