Launch Pad & Structures Engineer II

Rocket Lab; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer II in Virginia to design launch pad assets, fixed structures, and vehicle interfaces for the Neutron program. You will model with NX and SolidWorks, size systems, and conduct risk analyses while coordinating with suppliers and operations teams.

You will bring a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years in aerospace or industrial design, and hands-on experience with large structures and mechanisms.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in design, testing, and/or operations within aerospace or industrial sectors.
• Experience in the design of large structures and mechanisms.
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design of launch pad and test site fixed assets including test stands, launch mounts, and gantries.
• Design of launch vehicle support equipment including transportation fixtures, lifting apparatuses, and breakover fixtures.
• Design of large mechanisms including umbilicals, hold downs, and strongbacks.
• Produce risk assessments, system hazard analyses, and FMEAs.
• Interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate launch pad systems and vehicle interfaces.

Skills

CAD design

Large structures design

Structures & mechanisms design

Aerospace experience

2+ years experience

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer II in Virginia to design launch pad assets, fixed structures, and vehicle interfaces for the Neutron program. You will model with NX and SolidWorks, size systems, and conduct risk analyses while coordinating with suppliers and operations teams.

You will bring a Mechanical Engineering degree, 2+ years in aerospace or industrial design, and hands-on experience with large structures and mechanisms.