Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids

Job overview

The Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids role is onsite in Wallops Island, VA. The stated base pay range is $87,000–$135,000 per year. The role supports Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch vehicle program, part of the company’s work building rockets, spacecraft, and related systems. The engineer serves as a fluids subject matter expert and technical decision-maker, taking systems from design through build, activation, and commissioning. The work helps ensure ground systems are reliable and ready to support launch missions in demanding environments.

What you'll do

• Design cryogenic, hydraulic, fuel, high-pressure gas, and HVAC fluid systems
• create 2D and 3D CAD models using NX
• perform system sizing and analysis
• maintain P&IDs and connection diagrams
• select components and maintain bills of materials
• work with suppliers and internal teams
• support launch-pad fluid-system certification and maintenance-program development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ground systems engineer

fluids

wallops island va

rocket lab

neutron

aerospace

fluid systems

cryogenics

hydraulics

cad

nx

p&ids

$87,000–$135,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential eligibility for company stock or cash incentives and discounted stock purchase
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave, and other discounts and perks.

Why this role

The position may be hired at Level II or Senior Engineer I. Both levels require an ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent; the experience requirement is 2+ years for Level II and 5+ years for Senior Engineer I.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.