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Rocket Lab · 2 weeks ago

Recovery Operations Engineer II

Middle River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. They are seeking a Recovery Operations Engineer II to lead Neutron landing and recovery operations, control recovery vessels, and optimize offshore operations while collaborating with various engineering teams.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of Neutron landing and recovery operations while controlling recovery vessels/sites, flight proven boosters, and launch countdown automation from the control room

Optimize, coordinate, and troubleshoot offshore operations remotely with supporting engineering teams and a skilled technician workforce

Set up and operate remote control systems to facilitate marine vessel operations and Neutron landing

Complete post-landing securing, safing, and monitoring of Neutron

Develop automation for Rocket Lab’s marine and recovery system operations

Collaborate with Neutron launch operations, vehicle design, guidance navigation & control, avionics, and fluids and other teams to prepare and perform key operations

Identify and propose potential upgrades to marine and recovery hardware, software, and procedures – drive continuous improvement in these areas by interfacing regularly with various teams across Rocket Lab

Qualification

Engineering degreeAutomation engineeringDynamic positioningMarine systems experienceControl systems monitoringProject managementTeam collaborationCommunication skillsWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in a test, automation, dynamic positioning, and/or integration engineering role

Preferred

Experience working at a rocket launch/test facility and supporting launch/test campaigns

Experience working on marine systems including dynamic positioning, automation, engine room and pump room operations, ballast control room, bridge operations

Experience in control and monitoring of complex automated systems and risk assessment/reduction of the system

Experience working on projects that involve the integration of fluid, electrical, mechanical, and software systems

Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases and fluids, etc.)

Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)

Strong work ethic and drive to succeed balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Able to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere

Strong project management skills

Able to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people

Advanced degree in an engineering discipline