Hiring: Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I/II Company: Rocket Lab Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:26:35 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB, Python About the job Experience: •U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements •2+ years of Thermal engineering experience in the aerospace industry, as a thermal engineer or other hands-on engineering role •These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have •Strong background in heat transfer •Familiarity using Siemens NX and Teamcenter, with emphasis on model interrogation and defeaturing for subsequent analyses Required Skills: •Based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the is responsible for overseeing the thermal design, analysis, testing, and validation of Rocket Lab’s space vehicles. •Actively facilitate and support Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. Qualifications: •Master's or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering degree Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!