Rocket Lab · 3 hours ago
Test Engineer II/Senior
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Test Engineer II/Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for upgrading and operating test infrastructure for the Neutron program, ensuring high-quality data from test campaigns, and leading problem-solving initiatives.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Upgrade and Operate Test infrastructure at Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex – This infrastructure is designed for qualification and load testing of Neutron primary structures
Ensure tests produce high quality data to maximize learning potential from test campaigns
Develop and upgrade software for test systems
Own assembly, checkouts and development testing of Neutron test stands
Develop the procedures & processes for primary structures tests that will form the baseline for the Neutron program into the future
Lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations, when required
Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements
Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures
Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes
Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases
Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques
Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field
2+ years experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or while undergoing development and qualification testing
Experience developing and building safe, high pressure, pneumatic, hydrostatic, and cryogenic test stands
Experience with CAD systems (preferably NX)
Experience with data acquisition
Strong foundation in control theory and working with control systems
5+ years experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or while undergoing development and qualification testing
Significant Experience with CAD systems (preferably NX)
Significant Experience with data acquisition and analyses, including analog and digital signals, audio, high speed video
Experience with control systems and understanding of their underlying mechanisms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Preferred
Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field
Experience with aerospace component design, build & testing
Previous history of planning, building, activating & operating component test stands for development, qualification and production acceptance testing
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes common to fluid components
Experience with LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, MATLAB
Extensive experience using fundamentals of fluid and structural mechanics to solve component issues in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Free snacks/drinks onsite
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
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