Launch Vehicle Test Engineer II - Hands-On Impact

Rocket Lab Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%)

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company + 

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II to join the Test and Launch Operations team, focusing on testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles. You will lead projects, mentor operators, and contribute to CONOPS/HMIs development.

Requirements include a engineering degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in design/test/operations, and 6+ years if no degree. On-site U.S. positions with competitive compensation and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic fields.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, focusing on 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 CONOPS and 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

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic)

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II to join the Test and Launch Operations team, focusing on testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles. You will lead projects, mentor operators, and contribute to CONOPS/HMIs development.

Requirements include a engineering degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in design/test/operations, and 6+ years if no degree. On-site U.S. positions with competitive compensation and equity.