Ground Systems Engineer I, Controls

Rocket Lab

Stennis Space Center, MS, United States
On-site
Design critical test infrastructure
Specify and procure electrical systems
Coordinate with vendors and facilities groups
You will work from conceptual design through build-out and activation of a brand new, from the ground up test facility

Job Summary

  • You will work from conceptual design through build-out and activation of a brand new, from the ground up test facility.
  • You will support the Fluid Systems and Propulsion organizations through delivery of functional control systems required to perform necessary hot fire tests and checkout functions.
  • You will become skilled in Test Operations roles and be expected to work independently in support of the overall test facility design, build and activation efforts!

Matching Summary

You will work from conceptual design through build-out and activation of a brand new, from the ground up test facility.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design critical test infrastructure
  • Specify and procure electrical systems
  • Coordinate with vendors and facilities groups
  • Work onsite for build-out & activation
  • Collaborate with design teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with liquid oxygen and liquid methane
  • Knowledge of electrical safety codes
  • Troubleshoot facility electrical systems
  • Working knowledge of computer networks
  • Ability to remain unfazed by ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics or controls engineering
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building and operating controls or mechatronic systems
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

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