Payload 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.

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. 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!

PAYLOAD INTEGRATION ENGINEER II Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced payload integration engineer with previous launch vehicle or spacecraft integration experience. This role will work under the direction of the Team Lead for Payload Integration. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, systems engineering, and/or electrical/mechanical systems.

This candidate will interface with spacecraft customer integration teams and direct and perform tasks associated with the physical payload integration to the Electron and HASTE launch vehicle. This role requires a candidate who works well with a multidisciplinary team and can hold their own when presented with technical challenges in front of both internal and external customers. The position is based in Long Beach, CA at Rocket Lab Headquarters, but requires frequent travel to customers and launch sites worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

Performs hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser, and launch vehicle integration

Assists management in on-site integration planning and performance of daily coordination meetings during launch site integration periods.

Provides inputs for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD)
Ability to create and execute assembly integration and test instructions

Provide customer support to answer questions with internal technical staff as required

Remain in constant contact with engineering staff regarding mechanical and electrical design needs based on mission requirements for the spacecraft integration.

YOU'LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 2 +years of applicable experience

Able to obtain and maintain an Active US Government security clearance Secret or TS/SCI Previous launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience

Demonstrated ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload integration

Advanced presentation and technical writing skills

Ability to travel to launch sites and customer sites including overseas (New Zealand and others) THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred

Solid interpersonal and organizational skills

Experience with Cube Sats, Small Sats, or other small space payloads

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings

Ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.

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