Senior Propulsion Automation & Test Systems EngineerActive

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

• Act as the primary on-site expert for propulsion test stand automation and control systems at PTC

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and operational support for live propulsion test infrastructure

• Design, commission, and implement upgrades to test systems and automation architecture

• Develop and maintain test sequences, data acquisition, and control systems: using National Instruments platforms

• Integrate PLC, software, and hardware systems to improve reliability and test throughput

• Work closely with remote engineering teams and Ground Systems Engineering (GSE) to resolve complex issues

What they're looking for

• Identify bottlenecks in test operations and implement continuous improvement solutions
• Support integration of test systems with enterprise tools, logging systems, and data pipelines
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on discipline)
• Strong experience with National Instruments systems (LabVIEW, test sequencing, troubleshooting)