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!

SENIOR TEST ENGINEER - STENNIS TEST CENTER

You will be responsible for engineering work related to Archimedes engine testing. You will focus on Archimedes achieving its functional requirements to the required quality and schedule. You will have the scope to direct engineering efforts across and outside the direct team in the best interest of the company. Engineering direction and decisions are solved by providing guidance and resource allocations to the rest of the team.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Serve as the Senior Test Engineer on a 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
• Work with 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 (Note: Candidate must meet every qualification to be considered):

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5 years of work experience in the aerospace industry
• Proven track record of delivering multiple complete and successful engineering projects from conception to operation
• Broad experience in propulsion testing and operations that includes 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: 

• Master's or PhD in an engineering discipline
• Demonstrated skills within the rocket propulsion industry where applicable to deliver required company outcomes
• 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
• 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.