Ion Propulsion Development Engineer

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland seeks a Development Engineer to join the Ion Propulsion team, focusing on testing and innovating propulsion systems. You will work hands-on with hardware, develop procedures, and collaborate with engineers, designers, analysts, and technicians to advance mission-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge ion propulsion technology and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physics with 1+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience testing mechanical or electromechanical components/systems.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute test activities for ion propulsion systems and components.
• Develop test equipment, procedures, and analysis methods.
• Proactively identify and resolve quality issues and technical challenges.
• Create thorough technical documentation following company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on anomaly resolution and design improvements.
• Develop and maintain data processing and test automation code.
• Coordinate transition of acceptance testing to production teams.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Innovation

Problem solving

Documentation

Collaboration

Automation

Python programming

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Instrumentation

Sensors

Data acquisition

Vacuum systems

High voltage testing

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland seeks a Development Engineer to join the Ion Propulsion team, focusing on testing and innovating propulsion systems. You will work hands-on with hardware, develop procedures, and collaborate with engineers, designers, analysts, and technicians to advance mission-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge ion propulsion technology and production readiness.