Senior Ground Systems Engineer — Rocket Engine Test Stands

Rocket Lab USA; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer I based at our US-test facilities to design, build, and maintain the critical test stands for Archimedes and Neutron programs. You will work with propulsion and test operations teams to define test requirements and ensure facilities meet safety and performance standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, apparatus integration, and developing robust maintenance procedures.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline.
• 5+ years of rocket engine test stand or launch complex design and build experience.
• Working knowledge in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.1.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and integrate critical test systems to support test objectives.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot facility and test operations issues.
• Develop maintenance protocols for facility infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key hardware.

Conocimientos

Rocket engine test stand experience

Hands-on mechanical design

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Herramientas

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ASME B31.1

NASA GFSSP

Ansys Fluent

CAESAR

JIRA

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer I based at our US-test facilities to design, build, and maintain the critical test stands for Archimedes and Neutron programs. You will work with propulsion and test operations teams to define test requirements and ensure facilities meet safety and performance standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, apparatus integration, and developing robust maintenance procedures.