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!

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II

As an Electrical Engineer II with our Ground Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, build, testing and commissioning of launch range systems and test sites for our Electron, HASTE and Neutron programs. You will work on everything from power generation to launch vehicle communications. You will also be involved in project planning and working closely with technicians to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. We are looking for engineers from a variety of backgrounds including power and controls, industrial installation, and automation. As an Engineer on the team, you will carry out projects from conception to delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:  

• With minimal supervision, design, draft, and analyze launch range electrical systems including but not limited to: 
  • Power systems: generators, UPS, switch gear, distribution, monitoring 
  • Lightning protection and site grounding 
  • Data and IT systems: cabling, wiring, routing, rack layout 
  • Control systems design, Circuit design (Power and Control) 
  • Launch vehicle umbilical’s and interfaces 
• System sizing and analysis by hand calculation and numerical methods 
• Sign off on designs and take ownership of pad systems
• Perform system design trade-off studies 
• Develop and maintain BOMs 
• Interact with vendors, suppliers, and internal production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and/or confirm components are fit for purpose 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or other technical degree
• 2 years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience with design, commissioning, operation and maintenance of power supply and distribution systems including generators and UPS’s to national and/or international codes and standards 
• Experience leading complex engineering projects 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience with launch pad systems OR oil and gas, process, mining, or other similar industry. This role is not limited to those with prior launch system experience.
• Experience with EPLAN an asset 
• Experience with design of electrical systems for explosive atmosphere environments (ISO 60079, NFPA 59A, 497)
• Ability to work in fast paced, autonomously driven environment
• Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• Knowledge of low and high voltage AC & DC systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical equipment, data acquisition, control, and automation systems 
• Ability to read, understand, and produce electrical schematics 

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.