Workplace
On-site
Employment
Internship
Published
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
No date supplied
The role
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
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.
TURBOMACHINERY ENGINEER
The Turbomachinery Engineer position will be based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This future role is responsible for the design and development of the turbomachinery hardware for the Archimedes engine and will provide the opportunity for full life cycle ownership of clean sheet turbopump design. You will support the Neutron and Archimedes teams, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
• Responsible engineer of significant turbomachinery components/systems
• Drive design, manufacturing, testing, and flight to meet cost, life, reusability, and reliability milestones
• Work with other teams and other members of turbomachiner
Requirements
Department: 2244 Neutron - Propulsion