Rocket Engine Test Ops Engineer II - Hands-on Launch

Rocket Lab; Diamondhead (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test Operations Engineer to work at the Stennis Space Center facility in Mississippi. You will activate and operate critical test facilities to support Archimedes and Neutron, collaborating with propulsion and vehicle teams to develop test procedures and sequencing.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and the ability to manage facility systems, data, and instrumentation while supporting engine and stage testing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; or other technical discipline.
• 2+ years experience operating rocket engine test stands or launch complexes.
• 5+ years experience operating rocket engine test stands or launch complexes.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility test operations on console while maintaining situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity.
• Lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who setup and operate the test facility.
• Conduct test operations safely and ensure the quality and integrity of data is maintained.
• Perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues.
• Work to plan and optimize checkout, processing, testing and post test operations.
• Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key engine and stage hardware.
• Work hand in hand with the GSE teams to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems.

Skills

Test operations

Team leadership

Safety mindset

Instrumentation monitoring

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering

Tools

Rocket test stands

Instrumentation systems

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test Operations Engineer to work at the Stennis Space Center facility in Mississippi. You will activate and operate critical test facilities to support Archimedes and Neutron, collaborating with propulsion and vehicle teams to develop test procedures and sequencing.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and the ability to manage facility systems, data, and instrumentation while supporting engine and stage testing activities.