Launch Safety Engineer II Regulatory Operations

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer - Regulatory Operations in Auckland to ensure launches meet safety and regulatory standards. You will work with senior engineers and the Regulatory Operations team to perform safety analyses and verify compliance in real time during launches.

Ideal candidates will bring broad knowledge of hazardous systems, analytical safety methods such as HAZOP and FMECA, and a willingness to support launch operations, including odd hours and travel within New

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of hazardous systems and safety risk management.
• Practitioner of safety analysis techniques such as hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, HAZOP, FMECA, etc.
• Willingness to support launch operations, including during unsociable hours.
• Strong written communication skills and a commitment to thorough record keeping.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across different teams and disciplines.
• Eagerness and ability to learn quickly, supported by subject matter experts.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety analysis on Rocket Lab designed systems and operations, as directed and supported by senior Safety Engineering team members.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure identified safety measures are implemented.
• Work with the Regulatory Operations team to prepare and submit regulatory compliance documentation related to launch safety, ensuring timely submissions for all launches.
• Serve as a Launch Safety Official during launch operations, verifying regulatory safety compliance in real time.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Safety risk management

HAZOP

FMECA

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer - Regulatory Operations in Auckland to ensure launches meet safety and regulatory standards. You will work with senior engineers and the Regulatory Operations team to perform safety analyses and verify compliance in real time during launches.

Ideal candidates will bring broad knowledge of hazardous systems, analytical safety methods such as HAZOP and FMECA, and a willingness to support launch operations, including odd hours and travel within New