Rocket Lab Corporation

Aerospace

GroundSystemsEngineerStructuresandMechanisms

$115–155k ~AI est. Wallops Island, Virginia, United States
The Brief

“Ground Systems Engineer - Structures and Mechanisms at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Structures and Mechanisms, Launch pad design, Mechanical engineering. Design launch pad and test site fixed assets. Design launch vehicle support equipment”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Specific vision abilities, Physical ability to commute

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Proficiency in CAD software, Ability to read, understand, and produce fabrication drawings

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, Work experience in aerospace, oil and gas, mining, or similar industry, Experience with NX and Teamcenter, Experience with software based analysis tools

What You'll Do.

Design launch pad and test site fixed assets

Design launch vehicle support equipment

Design large mechanisms

Perform 2D and 3D modelling

Perform system sizing and analysis

Produce risk assessments

Produce system hazard analyses

Interact with suppliers

Interact with internal teams

Perform failure investigations

Perform root cause analysis

Support maintenance program development

Collaborate with test and operations team

Support pad technicians during installation

Support pad technicians during commissioning

Support pad technicians during testing

Support pad technicians during troubleshooting

Validate system performance

Design test equipment

Develop test equipment

Maintain test equipment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Work with suppliers; Work with technicians

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