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Integration Engineer, Avionics Test

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$112K - $159K/yr

Enable day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow. * Collaborate with the distributed engineering organizations to define and manage test plans, requirements, and schedules.

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Payload Integration Engineer II

Payload Integration Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA

$109K - $147K/yr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Rocket Lab rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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!

PAYLOAD INTEGRATION ENGINEER II 

Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced payload integration engineer with previous launch vehicle or spacecraft integration experience. This role will work under the direction of the Team Lead for Payload Integration. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, systems engineering, and/or electrical/mechanical systems.

This candidate will interface with spacecraft customer integration teams and direct and perform tasks associated with the physical payload integration to the Electron and HASTE launch vehicle. This role requires a candidate who works well with a multidisciplinary team and can hold their own when presented with technical challenges in front of both internal and external customers. The position is based in Long Beach, CA at Rocket Lab Headquarters, but requires frequent travel to customers and launch sites worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

  • Performs hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser, and launch vehicle integration
  • Assists management in on-site integration planning and performance of daily coordination meetings during launch site integration periods.
  • Provides inputs for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD)
  • Ability to create and execute assembly integration and test instructions
  • Provide customer support to answer questions with internal technical staff as required
  • Remain in constant contact with engineering staff regarding mechanical and electrical design needs based on mission requirements for the spacecraft integration.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 2 +years of applicable experience
  • Active US Government security clearance Secret or TS/SCI
  • Previous launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience
  • Demonstrated ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload integration
  • Advanced presentation and technical writing skills
  • Ability to travel to launch sites and customer sites including overseas (New Zealand and others)

 THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred
  • Solid interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Experience with CubeSats, SmallSats, or other small space payloads
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing

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

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