Mission Control Launch Engineer II

Rocket Lab USA; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is hiring for a Test and Launch Engineer II - Vehicle in the United States. You will work in Mission Control as a console operator for vehicle systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred) and 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, with emphasis on propulsion or fluid systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, with focus on mechanical, propulsion, or fluid systems.
• 4+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Work in Mission Control as a console operator for vehicle systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations
• Develop and maintain test plans, operational procedures, and checklists for vehicle operations
• Develop and improve Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for vehicle systems monitoring and control
• Participate in operational readiness reviews, training simulations, and mission rehearsals
• Perform real-time troubleshooting and data analysis during live operations to resolve vehicle system issues
• Conduct post-test and post-launch data analysis to support continuous improvement efforts
• Develop, integrate, and test mechanical and propulsion systems relating to Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
• Oversee the configuration and checkout of launch vehicle systems including propulsion units, fluid systems, and mechanical assemblies
• 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 Test and Launch Operations team on launch vehicle mechanical and propulsion systems
• Author, review and carry out operations procedures for vehicle systems
• Support the development of Neutron vehicle operations procedures
• Receive instructional training and become qualified as a launch operator on Electron launch vehicles

Skills

Engineering design

Test & operations

Propulsion systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is hiring for a Test and Launch Engineer II - Vehicle in the United States. You will work in Mission Control as a console operator for vehicle systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical preferred) and 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, with emphasis on propulsion or fluid systems.