Rocket Lab Corporation
Aerospace
GroundSystemsEngineerStructuresandMechanisms
“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.
Root cause analysis
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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