Ground Systems Electrical Engineer I — Space Test Facility

Rocket Lab USA; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Mississippi is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer I, Electrical to design and commission the electrical ground facilities for the Archimedes engine and Neutron launch vehicle. The role involves from concept through build-out and activation of a new test facility, working independently to support test readiness.

The candidate will design electrical systems, coordinate with vendors, and collaborate with engine and vehicle teams to perform tests and collect critical data, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Design, build, and operate electrical systems for aerospace test facilities.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and PLCs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design critical test infrastructure including electrical systems, data acquisition, and instrumentation.
• Specify and procure electrical and computer systems equipment for test facilities.
• Coordinate with vendors and facilities groups to design, purchase, and fabricate subsystems.
• Collaborate with Rocket Lab sites to ensure safe operation of ground electrical systems.
• Work on site at the test facility for build-out and activation, including test procedures and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with engine and vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on hardware.

Skills

Electrical design

Test facilities

Data acquisition

Instrumentation

PLC systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

NI hardware

Electrical CAD

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Mississippi is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer I, Electrical to design and commission the electrical ground facilities for the Archimedes engine and Neutron launch vehicle. The role involves from concept through build-out and activation of a new test facility, working independently to support test readiness.

The candidate will design electrical systems, coordinate with vendors, and collaborate with engine and vehicle teams to perform tests and collect critical data, ensuring