Systems Safety Engineer II - Regulatory ComplianceActive

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Systems Safety Engineer – Regulatory Operations to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity where safety engineering meets launch operations.

What you'll do

  • Perform safety analysis on Rocket Lab designed systems and operations, as: directed and supported by senior Safety Engineering team members.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure identified safety measures are implemented.

  • Work with the Regulatory Operations team to prepare and submit regulatory: compliance documentation related to launch safety, ensuring timely submissions for all launches.

  • Serve as a Launch Safety Official during launch operations, verifying: regulatory safety compliance in real time.

  • Broad knowledge of hazardous systems and safety risk management (e.g.,: pressure systems, fuels and oxidizer systems, hydraulics, control systems).

  • Practitioner of safety analysis techniques such as hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, HAZOP, FMECA, etc.

What they're looking for

  • Willingness to support launch operations, including during unsociable hours.
  • Strong written communication skills and a commitment to thorough record keeping.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks across different teams and disciplines.
  • Eagerness and ability to learn quickly, supported by subject matter experts.