Test Operations Engineer II​/Senior Test Operations Engineer

Location: Stennis Space Center

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. TEST OPERATIONS ENGINEER Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Test Operations Engineer is responsible for activation and operations of critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicle.  

You will collaborate closely with Engine and Vehicle Propulsion groups to develop test procedures and test sequencing requirements.  You will be responsible for configuration, checkout and operations of the engine hot fire facility and associated support infrastructure. Your work will require technical discipline and expertise in mechanical systems but also in monitoring instrumentation and command and control systems.  You must be responsible for safety of you and those around you.  

You may be asked to directly support engine hardware and engine checkout operations. You will become skilled in Test Operations roles and be expected to work independently in support of the overall test facility design, build, activation, and engine test efforts.

Please note:

This position can be hired as a Level II or Senior Engineer I.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Perform facility test operations on console while maintaining situational awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity

Both lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who setup and operate the test facility

Conduct test operations safely and ensure the quality and integrity of data is maintained

Perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues

Work to plan and optimize checkout, processing, testing and post test operations

Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key engine and stage hardware

Work hand in hand with the GSE teams to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems  This includes helping maintain. cleanliness and integrity of systems, ensuring proper checkouts are performed, and data acquisition systems are properly calibrated YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AN ENGINEER II:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; or other technical discipline2+ years experience operating rocket engine test stands or launch complexes YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR ENGINEER I:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; or other technical discipline5+ years experience operating rocket engine test stands or launch complexes THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Broad general background in your engineering discipline with ability to design systems and develop computer tools for automation or analysis

Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane

Background that demonstrates personal development which might include pilot training, scouting, sports teams especially any leadership roles in those activities

Working knowledge of computer networks and IT infrastructure

Demonstrated experience working with various disciplines, fabricators and suppliers to achieve on-time project execution

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