Test and Launch Engineer II - Launch Pad

Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab, a publicly traded end-to-end space company. The rocket can deliver the mega constellations of tomorrow, enable interplanetary payloads, and support human spaceflight. As a reusable platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable...

HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) is a specialized variant of Rocket Lab's proven Electron launch vehicle, designed to support hypersonic flight testing and research missions. Operating from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 3 at Wallops Island, Virginia, Electron HASTE provides a unique capability t...

TEST AND LAUNCH ENGINEER II – LAUNCH PAD

Work in Mission Control as a console operator for launch pad systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations
Develop and maintain test plans, operational procedures, and checklists for ground systems operations
Develop and improve Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for ground 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 ground systems issues
Conduct post-test and post-launch data analysis to support continuous improvement efforts
Develop, operate, and test ground systems relating to Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
Oversee the configuration and checkout of launch pad systems including GSE, fluid systems, and industrial controls
Lead and manage testing projects for ground systems, including cryogenic loading tests, pressurization system checkouts, and integrated pad operations
Mentor and train other operators within the Test and Launch Operations team on launch pad systems and ground operations
Author, review and carry out operations procedures for launch pad systems
Support the development of Neutron ground systems and operations procedures
Receive instructional training and become qualified as a launch operator on Electron launch vehicles

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering)
2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, with focus on ground systems, industrial controls, or fluid systems
4+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
3+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations
Experience working in Mission Control or similar operational control environments
Aviation/Aircrew/Flight Test may be considered an alternative
Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
Experience with ground support equipment, launch pad systems, or industrial control systems
Solid understanding and experience working with fluid/cryogenic/pressurized/hazardous systems
Good understanding/experience of real-time hazardous operations
Experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or automated control sequences
Knowledge of propellant handling operations
Experience developing operational procedures, test plans, or HMIs
Background in real-time data analysis and troubleshooting

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO