Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I/II Pipeline

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I/II for future opportunities in their Long Beach office. This role focuses on overseeing thermal design and testing of Rocket Lab's space vehicles, analyzing thermal performance, and providing input for design improvements. The team supports the Space Systems division and collaborates with NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. This is a critical position to design, analyze, and validate thermal performance for space vehicles.

Requirements

• Complete thermal modeling and analysis of vehicles
• Conduct thermal design trade studies that balance performance margins, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule
• Design and execute thermal tests for space vehicle components and assemblies
• Perform thermal model validation using test and in-flight data
• Liaise with all levels of program and engineering staff on thermal design and test matters

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO
• Dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Subsidized EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Food and drinks
• Other discounts