Senior Space Vehicle Test & Launch Engineer

Rocket Lab; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%)

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Virginia is seeking a Senior Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer to lead testing and operations for Electron and Neutron programs. You will oversee configuration, checkout, and testing projects, and mentor others in propulsion systems.

You will develop CONOPS and HMIs, perform real-time troubleshooting, and author procedures. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in design/test/ops (mechanical/propulsion) are required; 9+ years can substitute for a degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering required (Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic).
• 5+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations focusing on mechanical or propulsion systems.
• 9+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Nice-to-have: experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft, propulsion test/operations environments, and fluid/cryogenic/hazardous systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test mechanical systems relating to 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 and launch operations

Education

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

Job description

Rocket Lab in Virginia is seeking a Senior Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer to lead testing and operations for Electron and Neutron programs. You will oversee configuration, checkout, and testing projects, and mentor others in propulsion systems.

You will develop CONOPS and HMIs, perform real-time troubleshooting, and author procedures. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in design/test/ops (mechanical/propulsion) are required; 9+ years can substitute for a degree.