Mission Control: Test & Launch Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test and Launch Engineer II – Vehicle to join our Mission Control operations for Electron and Neutron launches. You will develop test plans, procedures, and HMIs, and lead critical testing projects across propulsion and mechanical systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in engineering design, test, or operations and a relevant engineering degree (or 4+ years of hands-on experience in lieu of a degree).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical) is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations focusing 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 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.
• 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 and/or operations

Mechanical systems

Propulsion systems

Fluid systems

Real-time data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical)

Tools

Mission Control

HMI development

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test and Launch Engineer II – Vehicle to join our Mission Control operations for Electron and Neutron launches. You will develop test plans, procedures, and HMIs, and lead critical testing projects across propulsion and mechanical systems.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in engineering design, test, or operations and a relevant engineering degree (or 4+ years of hands-on experience in lieu of a degree).