Ground Support Engineer II

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.

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow high assurance payloads and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Labs proven execution history with the Electron program. If youre interested in joining a high performing team pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle this is your opportunity!

GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER

Rocket Lab is seeking a GSE Engineer to support the Neutron Program based out of Middle River MD. GSE Engineers design analyze procure test and operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling for rocket production transport and test operations. This role can be filled at the Level II or Senior level depending on experience.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Concept and designproduction toolingground support equipment and transport toolingbased oninputs from manufacturing engineers and the production group
• Perform structural analysis through hand calculations and FEA to ensure designs meet margining requirements
• Produce engineering drawings schematics and work instructions to communicate design specifications and assembly tasks to fabricators and technicians
• Coordinate and perform proof testing on equipment to ensure that fabrication and assembly meets the requirements of the design
• Own the schedule fabrication and commissioning/implementation of your projects
• Provide technical guidance to internal machinists fabricators technicians and procurement team to deliver projects on time

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER II:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical manufacturing aerospace or a related engineering discipline
• 2 years of tooling design and analysis experience (or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree)
• Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
• Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T efficient load paths structural connections and material properties
• Experience designing large structures for critical operations such as crane lifts transport vertical and horizontal structural alignment and production tooling

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Tooling manufacturing experience in aerospace automotiveoil and gasmarineor other large-scale fabrication industries
• Advanced non-linear FEA CFD and heat transfer analysis methods
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Experience with metrology via measurement arm or laser tracker
• Experience integrating hydraulic pneumatic and mechanical power systems (e.g. screws hoists)
• Experience developing lift plans and specifying rigging for mobile and overhead cranes
• Project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop
• Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar CAD/PLM software
• Hands-on proficiency with hand tools and basic fabrication equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas.

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.