Ground Systems Engineer II, Automation ControlsActive$61K

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

• 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
• + years of experience in rocket engine test stand or launch complex design and build