Lead, Vehicle Integration Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD

16h•$116,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Vehicle Integration Engineer is responsible for delivering integrated vehicle modules to the vehicle integration facility and launch pad at Wallops Island. This position will lead a team of vehicle integration engineers and work with a team of technicians to plan, execute, and record integration activities in addition to performing integrated systems testing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering required
5+ years of experience in building and testing hardware associated with launch vehicles or spacecraft
Demonstrated proficiency in planning and executing a complex engineering project or program
Proven ability to interface with multidisciplinary functions of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing or equivalent
Experience and demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive work instructions and test procedures
Experience identifying, documenting, and resolving non-conformances, implementing engineering changes, and managing complex configurations
Experience working directly with launch vehicle and/or launch vehicle hardware and subsystems including, avionics, high pressure gas, structures, electrical, and mechanical
Demonstrated experience of Project Management principles in previous job experience(s)

Responsibilities

Develop plans for assembly and integration of vehicle components and systems including fluid systems, avionics, structures and mechanisms, thermal protection, and flight termination.
Oversee and maintain scheduling of work cell activities on a weekly timescale and ensure alignment with high level programmatic milestones
Coordinate with supporting teams such as GSE (Ground Systems Engineering) and GST (General Support Technicians) to ensure tooling, fixturing, lift equipment, and work platforms are ready and available for integration and test activities.
Manage resources across different vehicle modules to best align with program milestones. Coordinate with other leads such as Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Ground Systems Engineering to manage resources across the program.
Mentor and develop team members to exemplify Rocket Lab’s core values while leading by example
Provide technical guidance on developing work instructions, best technical practices, and contribute to developing curriculum for internal training programs
Develop work cell layouts to ensure efficient flow of materials, best use of floor space, and appropriate communication between engineers and technicians
Plan and execute integrated system testing for sub-assemblies and module level integrated systems.
Contribute, develop, and own documentation to support internal quality systems and change management systems