Recovery Controller

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

68d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Rocket Lab is actively seeking an individual to join the Neutron Recovery team in Baltimore MD. The Recovery Controller will be a key stakeholder in developing and coordinating Neutron landing operations as part of the on-console launch team. Our Recovery Controller 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
• 2+ 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

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

Benefits

• 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
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Free snacks/drinks onsite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees