This is a Job Description for a Ground Systems Engineer II/ Senior Ground Systems in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Summary: Based out of Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the Ground Systems Engineer II / Senior Ground Systems Engineer is responsible for Design, Build, and Maintenance of critical test facilities to support the Archimedes rocket engine and the Neutron launch vehicles. You'll collaborate closely with Engine Propulsion and Test Operations teams to develop requirements for test stand design. Your work will require technical discipline and expertise in mechanical design and build but will also require a strong understanding of instrumentation and test site operations. You will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading critical test facilities to meet the needs of the Archimedes engine test program. You may be asked to directly support Engine hardware and Engine test operations. You will become skilled in Ground Systems engineering and be expected to work independently in support of the overall test facility design, build, activation, and engine test efforts.

Duties & Responsibilities: Design, build, and integrate critical test systems to support all test objectives and requirements. Work with a team of technicians and engineers to perform troubleshooting to resolve facility and test operations issues. Develop maintenance protocols for new and existing facility infrastructure. Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key engines and stage hardware. Work hand in hand with the test operators to complete design, build, installation and checkout of facility systems. This includes helping maintain cleanliness and integrity of systems, ensure component level verifications are performed, and ensuring internal standards are met

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: Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline. 2+ years of experience in rocket engine test stand or launch complex design and build. Working knowledge in Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Equal

Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.