Launch Pad Engineer II: Mission Control & Test

Rocket Lab USA; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Cash incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Test and Launch Engineer II for the Launch Pad in Virginia. You will act as a mission-control console operator, developing procedures and HMIs for ground systems, while supporting both Electron and Neutron launches.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in design, test or operations, with additional strokes of 4+ years in lieu of a degree. The role is based at Wallops Island, VA with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical preferred).
• 2+ years in engineering design, test and/or operations with focus on ground systems, industrial controls, 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 launch pad systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.
• Develop and maintain test plans, operational procedures, and checklists for ground systems operations.
• Develop and improve HMIs for ground systems monitoring and control.
• Participate in readiness reviews, training simulations, and mission rehearsals.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting and data analysis during live operations to resolve ground systems issues.
• Conduct post-test and post-launch data analysis to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Ground systems experience

Operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Test and Launch Engineer II for the Launch Pad in Virginia. You will act as a mission-control console operator, developing procedures and HMIs for ground systems, while supporting both Electron and Neutron launches.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in design, test or operations, with additional strokes of 4+ years in lieu of a degree. The role is based at Wallops Island, VA with a comprehensive benefits package.