Integrated Operations Engineer - Team ZActive

The opportunity

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

  • Define test and operational requirements

  • Define Concept of Operations (CONOPs) flow for testing and operations

  • Plan, schedule, and conduct test and operations to meet program schedules

  • Develop, coordinate, and execute plans and procedures to efficiently,: effectively, and safely conduct test and launch operations

  • Lead and/or participate in gated readiness reviews conducted prior to integration, testing, and operations

  • Lead and/or configure and checkout test stands, launch pads, and control: centres prior to conduct of testing and operations

What they're looking for

  • Lead and/or perform integration and checkout of test articles and flight: vehicles prior to testing, operations, or flight
  • Direct installation (e.g., mounting on test stands, launch pads, etc.) and: configuration of test/flight articles and associated instrumentation for testing and operations
  • Lead and conduct testing and operations activities in accordance with established practices and procedures
  • Perform failure investigations and root cause analyses sufficient to prevent recurrence of issues