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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Integrated Operations Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAuckland, New ZealandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions.
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

  • Define test and operational requirements.
  • Define the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) flow for testing and operations.
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct tests and operations to meet program schedules.
  • Develop, coordinate, and execute plans and procedures to conduct test and launch operations efficiently, effectively, and safely.
  • Lead or participate in gated readiness reviews prior to integration, testing, and operations.
  • Lead or configure and check out test stands, launch pads, and control centres before testing and operations.
  • Lead or perform integration and checkout of test articles and flight vehicles before testing, operations, or flight.
  • Direct installation and configuration of test and flight articles and associated instrumentation for testing and operations.
  • Lead and conduct testing and operations in accordance with established practices and procedures.
  • Perform failure investigations and root cause analyses sufficient to prevent recurrence of issues.
  • Support the design, development, deployment, certification, operation, and maintenance of test- and operations-related equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations.
  • Experience working with launch vehicles or spacecraft, including integration, testing, launch, and/or mission operations.
  • Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) systems, preferably SolidWorks.
  • Experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
  • Experience with LabVIEW and programmable logic controller (PLC) development for data acquisition and real-time control.

About the Company

Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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