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Life at Rocket Lab

Based out of Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) in Wallops Island, VA, the Ground Systems Engineer II, Fluids is responsible for leading the design, build, testing and commissioning of mechanical launch pad and local test sites for Neutron, including fluid systems, supporting structures and mechanisms. You will support the Director of Test and Launch Operations and Ground Systems team, supporting Neutron development and test at Wallops Island.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

As a Ground Systems Engineer II you will be responsible for design, draft, and analysis of launch range systems including but not limited to:

Cryogenics
Vehicle Support equipment
Component selection: Mechanisms, valving. piping, filtration, flow, pressure and temperature measurement, system feedback etc.
Gas systems
P&IDs
2D & 3D modelling using CAD software
Design for high vibration, harsh, and hazardous environments
Launch vehicle umbilical and interfaces

Develop and maintain BOMs
Interact with suppliers and internal teams
Support certification of launch pad systems where applicable
Support maintenance program development

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, process or structural engineering, or other technical discipline
2+ years of industry experience
Hands-on experience with fluid equipment or testing apparatus
Ability to read, understand, and produce schematics, blueprints, and/or diagrams (i.e. P&IDs)

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Experience with design, commissioning, operation and maintenance of fluid systems to national and/or international codes and standards
Experience leading complex engineering projects
Experience with launch pad systems OR oil and gas, process, mining, or other similar industry. This role is not limited to those with prior launch system experience.
Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Draftsight would be an asset
Experience with structural design and analysis
Experience with design of fluid systems to PEPCR, ASME, ASTM and/or NASA Ground system standards would be an asset

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.