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Rocket Lab · 8 hours ago

Ground Systems Engineer, Mechanical

Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Ground Systems Engineer II is responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicles.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, build, and integrate critical test systems to support all test objectives and requirements

Work with a team of technicians and engineers to perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues

Develop maintenance protocols for new and existing facility infrastructure

Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key engine and stage hardware

Work hand in hand with the test operators to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems

This includes helping maintain cleanliness and integrity of systems, ensure component level verifications are performed, and ensuring internal standards are met

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringRocket engine test stand designSiemens NXTeamcenterASME B31.1Ansys FluentLiquid oxygen facilitiesLiquid methane facilitiesWeld designInspectionJIRAComputer networksIT infrastructureTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline

2+ years of experience in rocket engine test stand or launch complex design and build

Working knowledge in Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Familiarity with ASME B31.1

Preferred

Experiencing with NASA GFSSP, Ansys Fluent, and CAESAR

Experience with JIRA for work tracking and scheduling

Broad general background in your engineering discipline with ability to design systems and develop computer tools for automation or analysis

Experience designing or operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane

Experience in weld design and inspection

Background that demonstrates personal development which might include pilot training, scouting, sports teams especially any leadership roles in those activities

Working knowledge of computer networks and IT infrastructure

Demonstrated experience working with various disciplines, fabricators and suppliers to achieve on-time project execution

Ability to remain unfazed by ambiguity or changes in strategic direction while maintaining a positive attitude and being self-actualized and self-guided