Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II

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...

The Test and Launch Operations team at Rocket Lab is responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicle. Starting with stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. Integrated Operations is also responsible for configuration, chec...

The Test and Launch Engineer will have a detailed understanding of disciplines related to testing and operations. The Engineer will have or develop skills in multiple operational roles, including roles where they will direct, mentor, and train other operators. In addition, the Engineer II will take a leadership/owne...

Develop, integrate, and test mechanical systems relating to the 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 Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to vehicle stage and engine hardware  
Perform real-time troubleshooting to resolve test/operations issues  
Author, review and carry out operations procedures  

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or  mechatronic engineering)  
2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of mechanical or propulsion systems 
6+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations  
Experience with integrated stage thermal/fluid systems design/test/operations, and/or experience in a propulsion test/operations environment  
Solid understanding and experience working with fluid/ cryogenic/ pressurized/ hazardous systems  
Good understanding/experience of real-time hazardous operations  

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO