Ground Systems Engineer I - Structures and MechanismsActive$95K

The opportunity

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 to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll do

  • Design of launch pad and test site fixed assets including test stands, launch mounts, and gantries.

  • Design of launch vehicle support equipment including transportation fixtures,: lifting apparatuses, and breakover fixtures.

  • Design of large mechanisms including umbilicals, hold downs, and strongbacks.

  • D and 3D modelling through the use of CAD software, specifically NX.

  • System sizing and analysis by hand calculation and numerical methods

  • Produce risk assessments, system hazard analyses, and FMEAs.

What they're looking for

  • Component selection, development, and maintenance of BOMs
  • Interact with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Perform failure investigations and root cause analysis.
  • Support maintenance program development.