Launch Operations Engineer II

Telemetry Today LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Equity incentives

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Test and Launch Engineer II – Vehicle in Virginia to support mission control activities, develop test plans, and advance both Electron and Neutron launch systems. You will lead real-time troubleshooting, data analysis, and procedures development during test campaigns and launches.

Based at Launch Complex 2 in Wallops Island, VA, you will mentor junior staff, manage system integrations, and contribute to continuous improvements in safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering).
• 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, with focus on mechanical systems, propulsion systems, or fluid systems.
• 4+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Work in Mission Control as a console operator for vehicle systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.
• Develop and maintain test plans, operational procedures, and checklists for vehicle operations.
• Develop and improve HMIs for vehicle systems monitoring and control.
• Participate in operational readiness reviews, training simulations, and mission rehearsals.
• Perform real‑time troubleshooting and data analysis during live operations to resolve vehicle system issues.
• Conduct post‑test and post‑launch data analysis to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop, integrate, and test mechanical and propulsion systems relating to Electron and Neutron launch vehicles.
• Oversee the configuration and checkout of launch vehicle systems including propulsion units, fluid systems, and mechanical assemblies.
• Lead and manage testing projects for launch vehicle systems, including static testing and integrated stage hot fire testing.
• Mentor and train other operators within the Test and Launch Operations team on launch vehicle mechanical and propulsion systems.
• Author, review and carry out operations procedures for vehicle systems.
• Support the development of Neutron vehicle operations procedures.
• Receive instructional training and become qualified as a launch operator on Electron launch vehicles.

Skills

Mission Control

Real-time data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

HMIs

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Test and Launch Engineer II – Vehicle in Virginia to support mission control activities, develop test plans, and advance both Electron and Neutron launch systems. You will lead real-time troubleshooting, data analysis, and procedures development during test campaigns and launches.

Based at Launch Complex 2 in Wallops Island, VA, you will mentor junior staff, manage system integrations, and contribute to continuous improvements in safety and reliability.