Integrated Operations Engineer II

Summary

Join Rocket Lab's Integrated Operations team as an Integrated Operations Engineer II and contribute to the testing, launch, and management of Electron launch vehicles. This advanced role requires a detailed understanding of testing and operations disciplines and involves leading and mentoring other operators. You will develop and execute plans for efficient and safe testing and operations, conduct on-console testing and operations, and perform failure investigations. The position also includes defining test and operations requirements, troubleshooting issues, and performing data review and analysis. Continuously improve and streamline integration, testing, and operations processes are also key responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting space missions and contribute to Rocket Lab's continued success.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 2 + years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations
• Experience and/or expertise with mechanical systems including one of more of structures, mechanisms, propulsion, pressurization, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, instrumentation, or command & control systems
• Able to maintain situational awareness and real-time communications throughout complex operations
• Careful work ethic with an eye for detail
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Self-driven, motivated, and contagiously positive

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute plans and procedures to efficiently, effectively, and safely conduct testing, operations, and flight
• Lead and conduct test and operations on-console (while maintaining situational awareness and real-time communications throughout test and operations activities)
• Prepare for and conduct testing, pre-launch operations, and launch operations
• Define test and operations requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve test and operations issues real-time
• Perform failure investigations and root cause analyses sufficient to prevent recurrence of issues
• Perform post-test and post-flight data review and analyses
• Continually improve and streamline integration, testing, and operations

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations
• Demonstrated experience working in safety/mission-critical, high-stress environments
• Experience working with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, and/or on-console mission operations