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Develops precision mechanical and electromechanical hardware for space robotics, mechanisms, tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment. Responsibilities span concept development, CAD design, analysis, drawing release, procurement, assembly, integration, environmental testing, qualification, and delivery. The engineer applies GD&T, tolerance analysis, material and process selection, hand calculations, and finite element analysis while collaborating with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test teams.

Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware (VHDL) for spacecraft avionics using Xilinx and Microchip devices. Define requirements, develop verification (unit to system), produce documentation, and support test campaigns and on-orbit operations while collaborating across disciplines.

Manage multiple customer missions from contract signing to launch, oversee payload integration, assist business development, and maintain customer relationships.

The Director of Test and Launch Operations at Rocket Lab will lead teams in aerospace operations, ensuring successful missile launches while maintaining rigorous safety and operational standards.

The Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior is responsible for designing, building, and activating fluid systems for the Neutron Launch Vehicle, ensuring reliability and efficiency under harsh conditions. The role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams from concept to commissioning.

Operate, administer, and improve enterprise platform and OS environments (VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows). Lead infrastructure projects, implement upgrades/migrations, automate software delivery and configuration (SCCM, IaC), troubleshoot systems, and maintain secure, reliable cloud and on-premise infrastructure.

Lead development and certification strategy for Neutron mechanical structures and mechanisms. Define material architecture, select and qualify metallic and composite materials, design and execute material testing, manage projects and stakeholders, contribute to technical design/review processes, solve technical challenges, and mentor engineers through prototype-to-production transitions.

The Software Engineer II will develop full-stack software solutions for Rocket Lab's Manufacturing Execution System, working with various teams to improve operational efficiency.

Operate and automate spacecraft across mission lifecycle, develop and test ground and flight software, build operational scripts and telemetry/FDIR, validate systems with simulation (HITL/flatsat), support integration, testing, launch and on-orbit operations, and drive continuous improvement.

The Vehicle Integration Engineer II ensures successful integration, testing, and launch of the Neutron launch vehicle by developing processes, designing tools, and maintaining planning documents.