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 Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re 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!

LEAD PROPULSION TEST ENGINEER - STENNIS TEST CENTER

As the Lead Propulsion Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading the team and engineering work for our Archimedes engine testing and ensuring we achieve functional requirements meet our desired quality and schedule. You will have the scope to direct the team's engineering efforts across multiple disciplines in the best interest of the company to ensure Archimedes success. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Serve as the Manager of the team of engineers and technicians who run liquid rocket engine propulsion tests
• Design, construct, operate and maintain propulsion test facilities
• Generate and execute detailed test procedures
• Review and interpret test data for facility health and engine performance
• Specify and procure components and propellants
• Manage vendors and subcontractors
• Plan and oversee facility schedule
• Support requirements development in conjunction with the propulsion design team to establish needs for test sequencing
• Establish requirements for new facility capability
• Contribute to configuration management, quality, cost, and process control
• Be an advocate for safety of the test team and the test stand operations

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 8 years industry experience
• Engineering degree
• Experience from previous employment that meets engineering experience title and skills
• Demonstrated skills within the rocket propulsion industry where applicable to deliver required company outcomes
• Proven track record of leading a team to deliver multiple complete and successful engineering projects from conception to operation
• Broad experience in propulsion testing and operations that may include one or more of the following:

• Structural design and analysis
• Cryogenics systems design
• High pressure gas systems design
• High fidelity analytical modelling including dynamic fluid models

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Masters or PhD in an engineering discipline
• Direct experience with liquid natural gas or liquid methane as a rocket propellant
• Demonstrated excellence in leading a test program from concept to completion
• Background of technical expertise in sub-component to full flight system testing
• Software development for data acquisition and control systems
• Working knowledge of complex IT systems associated with propulsion testing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing. 
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.