Rocket Lab USA-posted 4 months ago
Entry Level
Stennis Space Center, MS
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. As a Ground Systems Engineer II, Instrumentation and Controls, you will be responsible for the development, automation, testing and commissioning of fluid and gas systems at the Archimedes engine test facility. You will support the test operations team and be responsible for software, PLC, networks, instrumentation and controls.

  • Design control systems for complex test facility systems controlling flow of fluids to rocket engines during test activities
  • Support certification of systems including producing documentation operator manuals, maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions
  • Support technicians remotely or in person during installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities
  • Become a subject matter expert in one or more of the necessary disciplines dealing with instrumentation, control systems, HMI, PLCs, software, and networks
  • Perform test operations activities
  • Post-test data analysis
  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science
  • 2+ years of experience designing instrumentation, controls and related infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with data acquisition, control, and automation systems
  • Electrical design/CAD experience
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70/70E
  • Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages
  • Experience implementing functional safety (IEC 61508 & IEC 61511)
  • UL 508A compliant electrical design
  • Experience with NI LabVIEW
  • Development with tools including C/C++, Python, TeamCity, EPlan, Beckhoff PLC Programming, NI cRio controller programming, Gitlab/Git Version Control System
  • Experience with complex industrial systems for flow of fluids, especially cryogenics and high pressures
  • Experience with hazardous area/ classified area design and maintenance
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