Ground Systems Engineer, Automation ControlsActive$61K

Rocket 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.

What you'll do

• Support propulsion engineers and test operators to troubleshoot software: issues across all systems at the test site, including but not limited to cloud-based data processing services, site and engine data interfaces, and operator consoles.

• Collaborate with IT, Ground Systems Instrumentation & Control, and: terrestrial and vehicle software teams to deploy and commission test site software systems.

• Support the certification of test pad systems by producing documentation,: operator manuals, maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions.

• Develop and execute test plans to validate the performance of ground software systems and engine interfaces.

• Perform post-test data analysis and reporting.

• Be point of contact for any software-related requests on site, implementing: changes yourself or escalating to development teams as required.

What they're looking for

• Support test operators remotely or in person during installation,: commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Developing and troubleshooting PLC programs for automating test operations
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer: engineering, or equivalent qualification
• Hands-on experience with data processing systems