Middle River, MD27 days ago
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Be a key stakeholder in 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 YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE SENIOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS ENGINEER: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in a test, automation, dynamic positioning, and/or integration engineering role. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.