Launch Vehicle Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab USA; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Stock purchase plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II to support testing, launch operations, and mission readiness for Electron and Neutron vehicles. You will lead testing projects, mentor operators, and develop CONOPS/HMIs for vehicle stages and engines.

The role requires a degree in Engineering (Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic) plus 2+ years in design/test/operations, with 6+ years welcome in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
• 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of mechanical or propulsion systems
• 6+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test mechanical systems relating to the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
• Oversee the configuration and checkout of launch vehicle systems
• 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 Integrated Operations team on launch vehicle mechanical and propulsion systems
• Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to vehicle stage and engine hardware
• Perform real-time troubleshooting to resolve test/operations issues
• Author, review and carry out operations procedures

Skills

Engineering design

Test & operations

Leadership

Mentoring

CONOPS

HMIs

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic)

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II to support testing, launch operations, and mission readiness for Electron and Neutron vehicles. You will lead testing projects, mentor operators, and develop CONOPS/HMIs for vehicle stages and engines.

The role requires a degree in Engineering (Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic) plus 2+ years in design/test/operations, with 6+ years welcome in lieu of a degree.