Fluid Dynamics Engineer for Reusable Rocket Propulsion

7 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field
  • 5+ years of experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting fluids systems in aerospace environments
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics

Around $120,000 per year based on location and industry standards.



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