Payload Integration Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced payload integration engineer with previous launch vehicle or spacecraft integration experience. This role will work under the direction of the Team Lead for Payload Integration. The candidate must have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, systems engineering, and/or electrical/mechanical systems.
This candidate will interface with spacecraft customer integration teams and direct and perform tasks associated with the physical payload integration to the Electron and HASTE launch vehicle. This role requires a candidate who works well with a multidisciplinary team and can hold their own when presented with technical challenges in front of both internal and external customers. The position is based in Long Beach, CA at Rocket Lab Headquarters, but requires frequent travel to customers and launch sites worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 2 +years of applicable experience
• Active US Government security clearance Secret or TS/SCI
• Previous launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload integration
• Advanced presentation and technical writing skills
• Ability to travel to launch sites and customer sites including overseas (New Zealand and others)

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred
• 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

• Performs hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser, and launch vehicle integration
• Assists management in on-site integration planning and performance of daily coordination meetings during launch site integration periods.
• Provides inputs for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD)
• Ability to create and execute assembly integration and test instructions
• Provide customer support to answer questions with internal technical staff as required
• Remain in constant contact with engineering staff regarding mechanical and electrical design needs based on mission requirements for the spacecraft integration.

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level