Rocket Lab is hiring a
Senior Recovery Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Recovery Engineer at Rocket Lab's DC area hub to develop a team responsible for designing and developing offshore recovery assets for Neutron, a medium lift launch vehicle. The engineer will interface with critical teams within the Neutron development team and be responsible for successful Neutron Recovery program designs and hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, naval, marine, electrical, systems or aerospace engineering, or related field
• 5+ years professional experience designing, building, operating or maintaining complex mechanical, marine or electrical hardware

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of a team of engineers through the early stages of developing the Neutron Recovery program
• Own critical Recovery system designs, analysis and other technical details as needed to support the objectives of the team
• Serve as technical expert for marine system designs & recovered flight hardware post processing required for Neutron Recovery
• Develop technical details to for Recovery designs including what hardware to build and how tests are performed in order to maximize the program’s available resources towards meaningful progress on Neutron
• Collaborate heavily with Rocket Lab Engineering teams to ensure all systems are operational to support Neutron Recovery
• Support Recovery system fabrication and testing both remotely and onsite as needed at Wallops Island as well as other facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience in Maritime or Aerospace field
• Previous experience supporting previous Aerospace Recovery Systems & Hardware
• Previous experience with Engineering and Design of ship modifications or refits
• Experience designing and building complex, multi-disciplinary systems including; Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fluids, or Marine Systems
• Experience working with teams of engineers to successful outcomes on challenging projects with tight timelines and budgets
• Past work experience, internships, or projects related to aerospace vehicles/payloads, automotive, aircraft, or marine assemblies
• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
• Ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress and remote environments
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work, and make resource allocation recommendations that involve risk and uncertainty

Benefits

• Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role. You may be eligible for company stock, stock options, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee benefits may also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation , holidays , and sick leave ; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks