Senior Integrated Operations Engineer - Team YActive
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
Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of test, launch, and mission: operations for Electron launch vehicles and related systems.
Define, develop, and optimize test and operational requirements, procedures,: and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs).
Take ownership of the configuration, checkout, and operation of test stands, launch pads, and control centers.
Direct integration, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems: on launch vehicles, spacecraft, and ground support equipment.
Lead on-console operations, maintaining real-time situational awareness and: communications during critical operations.
Mentor and train other operators, sharing your expertise and best practices.
What they're looking for
- Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across Integrated Operations.
- Prepare and present technical documentation, readiness reviews, and post-operation analyses.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in electrical systems for launch vehicles, spacecraft,: or similar high-reliability environments.