Senior Fluid Systems Engineer I

Rocket Lab is the end-to‑end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s 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.

NEUTRON

Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.

SENIOR STAGE FLUIDS ENGINEER

A Senior Stage Fluids Engineer, Neutron owns the design, build, test, and review of multiple fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle. Our team owns all plumbing and systems between the tanks and the engines. Your work within the Fluid Systems department will turn vehicle‑level requirements into a fluid network that enables Neutron to operate with aircraft‑like reusability and reliability.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Design plumbing systems, components, and their secondary structures. Provide feedback to your peers on their designs, drawings, and methodology.
• Analyze these systems and components in the harsh and dynamic environments of launch. Review and