Ground Systems Engineer II - Electrical Verified today

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The Electron rocket has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. Rocket Lab is developing Neutron, a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.

The Role

Based at Rocket Lab's Test Facility at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, you will design and build critical electrical infrastructure for the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicle. You will work from conceptual design through build-out and activation of a brand new test facility, supporting hot fire tests and checkout functions.

What You'll Do

• Design critical test infrastructure including process diagrams, line drawings, electrical system layout for power, lighting, computer systems, data acquisition system front and back ends, and instrumentation systems
• Specify and procure electrical and computer systems equipment including data acquisition, PLC, and instrumentation
• Coordinate with vendors and facilities groups to design, purchase, and fabricate key subsystems
• Collaborate with other Rocket Lab test and launch sites to ensure safety and seamless operation of electrical ground systems
• Work onsite at the test facility for build-out and activation, including preparation of test procedures, interfacing with data acquisition and control systems, and collecting and interpreting critical data
• Collaborate with Archimedes engine and Neutron vehicle design teams to prepare and perform tests on key engine and stage hardware

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering or equivalent disciplines
• 2 or more years' experience designing and operating electrical systems for test stands or large industrial complexes
• Demonstrated experience designing, building and operating electrical systems at aerospace test or launch facilities in internships, college activities or prior employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• Experience operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
• Knowledge of electrical safety and design codes like NFPA 70A
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW software and hardware
• Ability to troubleshoot facility electrical systems and generate corrective work instructions
• Working knowledge of computer networks and IT infrastructure
• Knowledge of PLCs, data acquisition and instrumentation
• Demonstrated experience working with various disciplines, fabricators and suppliers to achieve on-time project execution

Physical Requirements

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and 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
• Ability to support nights and weekend work as needed

Eligibility Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.