Payload Integration Engineer II
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced payload integration engineer with previous launch vehicle or spacecraft integration experience. Working under the direction of the Team Lead for Payload Integration, the engineer will interface with spacecraft customer integration teams and direct and perform tasks associated with the physical integration of payloads to Electron and HASTE launch vehicles. The role requires effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to address technical challenges with internal and external customers. The position is based at Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California, with frequent travel to customer locations and launch sites worldwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
- At least 2 years of applicable experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
- Previous launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience.
- Demonstrated ability to understand technical constraints related to payload integration.
- Advanced presentation and technical writing skills.
- Ability to travel to customer and launch sites, including overseas locations such as New Zealand.
- For U.S. office candidates, must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering.
- Solid interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience with CubeSats, SmallSats, or other small space payloads.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser integration, and launch vehicle integration.
- Assist management with on-site integration planning and lead or support daily coordination meetings during launch-site integration periods.
- Provide input for the development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD).
- Create and execute assembly, integration, and test instructions.
- Support customers by answering questions with assistance from internal technical staff as required.
- Maintain contact with engineering staff regarding mechanical and electrical design needs based on spacecraft mission requirements.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of total compensation.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA contribution.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Subsidized EV charging.
- Onsite fitness centers where available.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Complimentary snacks and beverages.
- 50% employee discount on the company merchandise store and other employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
