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 clean sheet development of a reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
TEST ENGINEER II / SENIOR TEST ENGINEER
Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Test Engineeris responsible for bringing test stands into the real world and assuring they meet the stringent requirements needed for the Neutron program. You will support the Director of Manufacturing and Fluid Systems organization by standing up a new test stands, supporting component designs early and leading assembly and testing of Neutron stands.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
Lead design & build of the Neutron & Archimedes test area in Long Beach
Develop software for environmental testing and simulation
Own assembly, checkouts and development testing of Neutron testing stands
Develop the procedures & processes for component/engine tests that will form the baseline for the Neutron program into the future
Lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations, when required
Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements
Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures
Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes
Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases
Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques
Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist
(This position can be hired as a Test Engineer II or Senior Test Engineer Level)
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A TEST ENGINEER II:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field
2+ years experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or while undergoing development and qualification testing
Experience developing and building safe, high pressure, pneumatic, hydrostatic, and cryogenic test stands
Experience with instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR TEST ENGINEER:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field
5+ years experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or while undergoing development and qualification testing
Experience developing and building safe, high pressure, pneumatic, hydrostatic, and cryogenic test stands
Experience with instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
Master's or PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field
Experience with aerospace component design, build & testing
Previous history of planning, building, activating & operating component test stands for development, qualification and production acceptance testing
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes common to fluid components
Experience with LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, MATLAB
Extensive experience using fundamentals of fluid and structural mechanics to solve component issues in a fast-paced environment
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.
