Senior Fluid Test Engineer

Rocket Lab - Events

9 days ago

Long Beach, CA

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A Senior Fluid Test Engineer at Rocket Lab designs and builds test stands for the Neutron program, ensuring they meet stringent requirements. The role involves leading assembly, checkouts, and testing of Neutron stands, developing procedures for component tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field5+ years experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or while undergoing development and qualification testingExperience developing and building safe, high pressure, pneumatic, hydrostatic, and cryogenic test standsExperience with instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systemsMaster’s or PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field

About Rocket Lab - Events

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.