Principal R&D EngineerActive

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

• You will combine technical expertise in aerospace/aviation metallic materials: with a general understanding of elastomers, and thermal protection systems. Ideally, you have had direct hands-on experience in the design, manufacture, and/or maintenance of high-performance systems in industry  (i.e. aerospace, marine, aviation)

• You will be adept at managing to a plan, and comfortable adjusting in: response to evolving requirements or external constraints

• You will be able to clearly describe Neutron’s design, verification, and: certification strategy to internal and external customers, and to inspire a team to deliver this vision

• Work closely with mechanical engineers to rapidly assess conceptual designs,: perform system trade studies, and develop integrated design solutions

• Define and document material architectural decisions from a component to: system level, such as:  material selection, properties, and design allowables; process definition and control; inspection methods; and practices for continuous improvement

• Design and coordinate/execute testing to generate material property databases for  metallic components

What they're looking for

• Initiate, manage, and control projects including internal and external: stakeholders to ensure they deliver on time, to scope, and within budget
• Actively contribute to technical decision making including conceptual,: preliminary, and critical design, test readiness, change management, and risk reviews
• Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed at pace
• Mentor and technically assist other engineers