About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the global leader in dedicated small satellite launch. Launching from right here in New Zealand, we design and build innovative technology to give small satellites a premium ride to orbit.
Small satellites play a crucial role in our day-to-day lives – they connect us, keep us safe, help us understand our planet and manage our impact on it, and they enable us to innovate and explore. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab.
Our relentlessly innovative team is behind Electron, the world’s only truly commercial small satellite launch vehicle in operation today. With multiple orbital launches under our belt and a record of 100% mission success, we’re opening access to space to improve life on Earth. We’ve built a world class team with a reputation for doing the impossible. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Every day, we pursue ideas that challenge, excite and demand more of us, and we make them real. Be a part of it.
About the role
Integrated System Testing encompasses all system checkouts testing of the launch vehicle prior to major test or launch operations. Vehicle IST activities are conducted as part of the Production build process prior to shipping, and at the launch site prior to launch. The primary purpose of the Integrated System Manufacturing Engineer is to facilitate and optimize Production and Launch vehicle system tests for a high-growth production environment, ensuring the testing drives the required quality results to meet stringent launch requirements. This position will work closely and develop strong relationships with Engineers, Technicians, and subject matter experts across a range of departments to enable the testing and operations of launch vehicles, including implementation of engineering change.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related.
3+ years’ experience as an Electronic / Test / Automation Engineer
Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems involving network components and embedded systems
Intermediate software skills, Python and/or National Instruments preferred
Strong communicator, with proven ability to write clear and concise technical documentation
Can-do approach and flexibility to thrive around growing teams and processes
Strong electrical and embedded systems fundamentals
Experience in test automation, and hands-on with common electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, National Instruments experience a plus
Knowledge of software version control and configuration management processed such as GIT
Experience with Industrial PLC/Robotic programming
Experience with Siemens Teamcenter/Infor LN
Knowledge of production quality metrics
Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
As well as a being a career-defining role,working at Rocket Lab means being part of meaningful projects with world-leading experts.
Collaboration is at our core- every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference.
We get things done. Our team is nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. While other companies talk about it, we do it. This means projects get the green light faster and ideas are put into practice rapidly.
Everyone works on the big stuff.This isn’t a huge aerospace company where you get lost in bureaucracy and end up a tiny cog in a giant machine. At Rocket Lab, your work directly impacts the success of each mission. Everyone’s voice is heard, and everyone can contribute major projects. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in developing space systems that change the way we access space.
Important Information
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 http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html.
