Senior Marine Engineer

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The Neutron Recovery Senior Marine Engineer I will be based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD with periodic deployment offshore for recovery missions. The Senior Marine Engineer I will be part of our Neutron Recovery team and assigned to support the Neutron Recovery barge.

The Marine Engineer is responsible for onboard mechanical and electrical equipment, motors and engines. The Senior Marine Engineer I works closely with the Port Engineer and the Barge Supervisor to oversee repairs, operation, and day to day onboard tasks. Position will also require travel offshore onboard a space support vessel during recovery missions and may include transfer to the recovery barge as needed.

What you’ll get to do:

• Be responsible for periodic checks and visual inspections of equipment such as, but not limited to engines, motors, pumps, batteries, gauges and valves.
• Maintain required logs, ledgers and work orders regarding the overall performance of the barge's equipment by monitoring various computer devices, meters, and gauges.
• Performs routine tasks such as hooking up hoses, cleaning up, and assisting with fuel transfer operations
• Assist the Port Engineer and other crew members when conducting repairs or performing routine maintenance
• Makes periodic checks and visually inspects equipment such as, but not limited to: engines, motors, pumps, batteries, gauges, and valves
• Travel 25%-50% of the time to Rocket Lab sites in the US and overseas.

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Marine Engineering discipline or Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years experience as a Marine Engineer working in the maritime industry.
• Will consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Marine offshore or salvage operations experience
• 1+ years experience as Watch Engineer or "Engineer-of-the-Watch" or prior watch standing experience in engine rooms or heavy machinery
• Previous experience working on or recovering launch vehicles or aerospace hardware

Additional requirements:

• Must have a valid TWIC card.
• 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 able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.

Salary

Base salary range: $116,000 - $145,000 USD (MD Only).

What to expect

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We value collaboration, accountability, and delivering under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

EEO and benefits

Rocket Lab is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For US office roles, ITAR compliance and other regulatory requirements may apply where specified.