Test Engineer II/Senior
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Rocket Lab
Compensation
$100,000 - $160,000/year
Job Description
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.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
NEUTRON
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 clean sheet development of a reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
TEST ENGINEER II / SENIOR TEST ENGINEER
Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex, the Test Engineer is responsible for bringing test stands into the real world and assuring they meet the stringent requirements needed for the Neutron program. Enable repeat build-test-fly operations for Neutron production and enable productionization of test infrastructure.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
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Upgrade and Operate Test infrastructure at Rocket Lab Space Structures Complex – This infrastructure is designed for qualification and load testing of Neutron primary structures
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Ensure tests produce high quality data to maximize learning potential from test campaigns.
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Develop and upgrade software for test systems.
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Own assembly, checkouts and development testing of Neutron test stands
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Develop the procedures & processes for primary structures tests that will form the baseline for the Neutron program into the future
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Lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations, when required
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Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
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Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements
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Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures
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Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem s
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