Lead, Recovery Operations

Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is actively seeking an individual to join the Neutron Recovery team in Baltimore MD. The Lead, Recovery Operations will be a key stake holder in developing, coordinating and leading Neutron landing operations as part of the on console launch team. The Lead, Recovery Operations will be responsible for controlling our recovery barge and related launch vehicle systems to ensure a successful landing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in a test, automation, dynamic positioning, and/or integration engineering role.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a rocket launch/test facility and supporting launch/test campaigns
Experience working on marine systems including dynamic positioning, automation, engine room and pump room operations, ballast control room, bridge operations
Experience in control and monitoring of complex automated systems and risk assessment/reduction of the system
Experience working on projects that involve the integration of fluid, electrical, mechanical, and software systems
Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases and fluids, etc.)
Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)
Strong work ethic and drive to succeed balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Able to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere
Strong project management skills
Able to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people
Advanced degree in an engineering discipline
Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment; good response to problems posed by short deadlines; prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
Willing to support offshore operations, including working recovery missions at sea averaging 5 or more days per quarter
Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work
Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean
Ability to climb ladders and work in tight/confined spaces
Willing to work with hazardous materials
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, climbing hand over hand, and lifting 25 lbs.
Ability to operate heavy machinery

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of Neutron landing and recovery operations while controlling recovery vessels/sites, flight proven boosters, and launch countdown automation from the control room
Optimize, coordinate, and troubleshoot offshore operations remotely with supporting engineering teams and a skilled technician workforce
Set up and operate remote control systems to facilitate marine vessel operations and Neutron landing
Complete post-landing securing, safing, and monitoring of Neutron
Develop automation for Rocket Lab’s marine and recovery system operations
Collaborate with Neutron launch operations, vehicle design, guidance navigation & control, avionics, and fluids and other teams to prepare and perform key operations
Identify and propose potential upgrades to marine and recovery hardware, software, and procedures – drive continuous improvement in these areas by interfacing regularly with various teams across Rocket Lab