Senior Marine Engineer

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

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 and pushing the boundaries of humanity with a clean sheet, reusable launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

The 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 a 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.

• 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.
• Perform 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Base Pay Range (MD Only): $116,000—$145,000 USD.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: 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…