Launch Pad Systems Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring a Ground Systems Engineer II—Structures and Mechanisms on Wallops Island, VA. You will design, build, test and commission large mechanisms, launch pad structures, and transportation fixtures for the Neutron program.

You’ll work with technicians to deliver projects on time and in line with specifications. We seek engineers with a Mechanical Engineering background, 2+ years in aerospace/industrial design, and proficiency in NX and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 2D and 3D modelling through CAD software (NX).
• System sizing and analysis by hand calculation and numerical methods.
• Produce risk assessments, system hazard analyses, and FMEAs.
• Interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Perform failure investigations and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with test and operations teams to ensure systems are fully functional.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring a Ground Systems Engineer II—Structures and Mechanisms on Wallops Island, VA. You will design, build, test and commission large mechanisms, launch pad structures, and transportation fixtures for the Neutron program.

You’ll work with technicians to deliver projects on time and in line with specifications. We seek engineers with a Mechanical Engineering background, 2+ years in aerospace/industrial design, and proficiency in NX and SolidWorks.