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Vehicle Integration Engineer II

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket 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.

NEUTRONNeutron 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. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

VEHICLE INTEGRATION ENGINEER

IThe Neutron Vehicle Integration Engineer is responsible for integration, test and launch of the Neutron launch vehicle. This position will work closely with the Neutron Vehicle Integration Engineer and other key team members. Job scope will include developing processes, working in a team environment, identifying and design build of necessary equipment for receipt and final integration, and launch of the Neutron Launch Vehicle.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

Develop con-ops, design and drive build of associated ground support tooling and processes for handling components and integrated stages of the Neutron Launch Vehicle.

Develop and procedures for the integration of Neutron Launch Vehicle flight hardware and ground support equipment.

Support Neutron Integration Manager in developing and enabling day-to-day execution of the 1st and 2nd stage vehicle integration, propellant system, avionics, and AFTS.

Including:

Development and refinement of inspection, repairetrofit, assembly and system test procedures based on lessons learned.

Development and design high-level vehicle maintenance architecture including build flow and test operations for maximum efficiency.

Development and vehicle system level checkouts for initial and flown launch vehicle and components.

Contribute, develop, and own work procedures and documentation of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements.

Maintain integrated planning documents that are inclusive of Launch Vehicle configurations and work scope.

Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle processing and ensure required testing abilities.

Develop, build, and maintain Neutron processing facilities.

Closely collaborate with management staff and peers from other departments and highly skilled technicians on daily routineManage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A VEHICLE INTEGRATION ENGINEER

IIBachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering required.2+ years of experience in building and testing of hardware associated to a launch vehicle and its environments.

Demonstrated proficiency in authoring comprehensive work instructions and procedures for assembly, test, and launch.

Proven ability to interface with multidisciplinary functions of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Master of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing or equivalentExperience and demonstrated ...For full information see follow application link. Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.