THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment; good response to problems posed by short deadlines; prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours) Willing to support offshore operations, including working recovery missions at sea averaging 5 or more days per quarter Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean Ability to climb ladders and work in tight/confined spaces Willing to work with hazardous materials Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, climbing hand over hand, and lifting 25 lbs. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 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 YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE LEAD, RECOVERY OPERATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in a test, automation, dynamic positioning, and/or integration engineering role.