Launch Vehicle Integration Engineer II

Rocket Lab USA; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Maryland is seeking a Vehicle Integration Engineer I to help with the Neutron launch vehicle. You will develop con-ops, design and drive ground support tooling and processes for handling components and integrated stages of Neutron, and write procedures for flight hardware integration.

You will support the Neutron Integration Manager in day-to-day vehicle integration, oversee test operations, and build documentation for inspections, repairs, and system checkouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering is required.
• 2+ years of experience building and testing hardware for launch vehicles and environments.
• Proven ability to author comprehensive work instructions for assembly, test, and launch.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop con-ops and design/build ground support tooling and processes for Neutron vehicle components and stages.
• Develop and execute procedures for integration of Neutron flight hardware and ground support equipment.
• Support the Neutron Integration Manager in day-to-day vehicle integration, propellant system, avionics, and test operations.
• Develop/refine inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures based on lessons learned.
• Design high-level vehicle maintenance architecture including build flow and test operations for efficiency.
• Develop and execute vehicle system level checkouts for initial and flown launch vehicle and components.
• Create and maintain work procedures and documentation for non-conformances and improvements.
• Maintain integrated planning documents covering vehicle configurations and scope.
• Design/develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle processing and ensure testing capabilities.
• Develop, build, and maintain Neutron processing facilities.
• Collaborate with management and peers across departments on daily tasks.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Technical writing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Maryland is seeking a Vehicle Integration Engineer I to help with the Neutron launch vehicle. You will develop con-ops, design and drive ground support tooling and processes for handling components and integrated stages of Neutron, and write procedures for flight hardware integration.

You will support the Neutron Integration Manager in day-to-day vehicle integration, oversee test operations, and build documentation for inspections, repairs, and system checkouts.