Test Operations Engineer II/Senior Test Operations 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

• Perform facility test operations on console while maintaining situational: awareness and constant communication with others involved in the test activity

• Both lead and be part of a team of technicians and engineers who setup and operate the test facility

• Conduct test operations safely and ensure the quality and integrity of data is maintained

• Perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues

• Work to plan and optimize checkout, processing, testing and post test operations

• Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to: prepare and perform tests on key engine and stage hardware

What they're looking for

• Work hand in hand with the GSE teams to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems
• This includes helping maintain. cleanliness and integrity of systems,: ensuring proper checkouts are performed, and data acquisition systems are properly calibrated
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering; or other technical discipline
• + years experience operating rocket engine test stands or launch complexes