Ground Systems Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRON 

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. 

GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEER I, ELECTRICAL

Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Ground Systems Engineer I, Electrical is responsible for critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle.  You will work from conceptual design through build-out and activation of a brand new, from the ground up test facility. You will support the Fluid Systems and Propulsion organizations through delivery of functional ground systems required to perform necessary hot fire tests and checkout functions to ensure successful development and operations of engines and vehicle systems.  You will become skilled in Test Operations roles and be expected to work independently in support of the overall test facility design, build and activation efforts!

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Design critical test infrastructure including process diagrams; line drawings; electrical system layout for power, lighting, computer systems; data acquisition system front and back ends; and instrumentation systems
• Specify and procure electrical and computer systems equipment including data acquisition, PLC, and instrumentation
• Coordinate with vendors and facilities groups to design, purchase, and fabricate key subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with other Rocket Lab test and launch sites to ensure safety and seamless operation of electrical ground systems
• Work onsite at our test facility for build-out & activation including preparation of test procedures, interfacing with data acquisition and control systems, and collecting and interpreting critical data to support test facility readiness
• Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key engine and stage hardware

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or equivalent disciplines