Systems Engineer Mechanical

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

While other companies talk about it we do it!

NEUTRON

Rocket Labs Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutrons structures and components to firing up its new Archimedes engines to setting up Neutrons launch pads and test sites across the United States joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.

SYSTEMSENGINEER MECHANICAL

As a Systems Engineer youll sit at the intersection of Neutrons mechanical and fluid systems working across Thermofluids Propulsion GNC and Structures to architect the launch vehicle to meet program objectives. You will drive topics such design topics and risks to resolution. Defining operating processes where they dont exist today.

You will deliver cross functional support to teams to align Neutronsmechanical and fluid system designswith the programs strategy requirementsoperationsand technical maturity phases.

Systems Engineers are strong communicators who combineexpertisein technical assessment to optimise system performance andpossessa depth of knowledge to be able to define process excellence for the project.

Successful candidates will thrive in ambiguity and are excited to work in a small high performing team focused on continued learning and growth. This position is ideal for a multidisciplinary engineer keen to hit the ground running in support of a complex project from critical design through to integration and launch.

This role is based in Auckland New Zealand.

Join a driven teamthatstackling challenging projects delivering onexciting missions and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Drive cross-functional teams to ensure mechanical and fluid systems integrate seamlessly to deliver the vehicles objectives proactively identifying system-level impacts to allow seamless integration.
• Work closely with design teams to verify requirements through analysis and test ensuring that verification artefacts are documented and linked to requirements.
• Take ownership of emergent systems that dont have a natural home; architecting the solution and driving it through design verification and implementation.
• Define and improve interface management processes closing the gap between early project tools and production suitable systems.
• Contribute to technical program decisions by identifying gaps in systems architecture requirements or process and building the fix not just flagging the problem.
• Communicate internally and externally on the product status often with incomplete information.
• Define and uphold high-quality systems engineering processes.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 1-5years industry experience applied to a relevant technical field (i.e. Structures Fluid Systems Mechanisms Propulsion)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex multidisciplinary systems consisting of fluid systems structures mechanisms and/or propulsion with a broader awareness of other launch vehicle disciplines such as avionics hardware avionics software GNC and/or Radio Communications.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross functional stakeholders to guide projects from concept to completion.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals
• The ability to work to tight deadlines within a high-pressure environment
• Strong aptitude to learn new material to solve difficult ambiguous challenges.
• Working knowledge of Engineering design CAD Engineering drawings manufacturing processes

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systems
• Strong understanding of quality management such as standards regulations and applicable policies and procedures such as informationchangeand configuration management
• Experience with AIAA S-080 SMC-S-016 and other aerospace standards.
• Experience in Systems Engineering tools e.g. Rhapsody DOORS Jama
• Familiarity with risk management processes

If the above sounds like you apply now!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.