Ion Propulsion Test Engineer - Development

Rocket Lab Corp.; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks an Electric Propulsion Test Engineer (Development Engineer) in New Zealand to join the Ion Propulsion team. You will work hands-on with propulsion hardware, developing tests and data analysis methods to advance vehicle testing capabilities.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem-solving, and collaboration across design and production teams, with a focus on instrumentation and automation to support future space missions.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physics required with 1+ years industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on testing of ion propulsion systems and components.
• Develop test equipment, procedures, and analysis methods for vehicle testing.
• 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.
• Support production teams by transitioning acceptance testing processes.

Skills

Ion propulsion testing

Python programming

Data acquisition

Automation

Documentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or Physics degree

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks an Electric Propulsion Test Engineer (Development Engineer) in New Zealand to join the Ion Propulsion team. You will work hands-on with propulsion hardware, developing tests and data analysis methods to advance vehicle testing capabilities.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem-solving, and collaboration across design and production teams, with a focus on instrumentation and automation to support future space missions.