Propulsion Engineer II, Engine Systems is open at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA. The posting gives a salary of $101K - $169K. Posted on Aug 28, 2025, and still on Rocket Lab’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
to make a significant impact in a fast-growing startup environment that fosters growth and innovation. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware ensuring operational readiness and flight success. Develop clear requirements and deliver validated designs and hardware that meet program milestones and flight requirements. Execute engine test plans, including…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Rocket Lab’s careers page.
Hiring at Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab has 544 open roles right now. Most are in Engineering, Manufacturing & Trades and Supply Chain & Logistics. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $147K. See all its roles
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