Senior Ground Systems Engineer II, Instrumentation & Controls

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer II, Instrumentation and Controls, to be based at their Launch Complex in Wallops, VA. This role involves the development, automation, testing, and commissioning of fluid and gas systems at the launch site. The engineer will support the test operations team and be responsible for software, PLC, networks, instrumentation, and controls. They will also design control systems for complex launch range systems and support the certification of systems by producing documentation, operator manuals, maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions.Rocket Lab offers opportunity to work on cutting edge reusable launch vehicle.Responsibilities:

• Designing control systems for complex launch range systems.
• Supporting the certification of systems.
• Supporting technicians during installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Becoming a subject matter expert in instrumentation, control systems, HMI, PLCs, software, and networks.
• Performing test operations activities and post-test data analysis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or other technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience designing instrumentation and controls for liquid launch vehicles.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition, control, and automation systems.
• Experience with object-oriented PLC programming.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on Neutron program.