Propulsion Test Engineer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Propulsion Test Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• A mechanical or mechatronics engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• 5+ years hands on testing experience within in a similar industry
• A solid mechanical and electrical understanding and able to demonstrate good hands skills with mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Proactive, enthusiastic, creative and open to learning
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Heavy emphasis on achievement and details – getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards
• The ability to take a flexible approach and to adapt to change quickly
• Have tenacity, a can do attitude and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements. 

Desired Skills

• Experience with national instruments (although not essential is preferred)
• Experience with Solidworks (although not essential is preferred)

 
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab’s mission is to revolutionize the way we access space. We develop and launch advanced rockets to put small payloads into orbit more frequently, at a fraction of the cost of cumbersome traditional launch services. We are ushering in a new era of unprecedented access to space.
 
Small satellites have a crucial role to play in improving understanding of our planet and humanity’s impact on it. Rocket Lab’s lightweight carbon composite Electron launch vehicle is designed to give these satellites dedicated launches and flexible orbit options. From real-time earth imaging and improved natural disaster prediction, to crop management and global internet, improved access to space enables us to take informed, deliberate steps in the management of our planet.
 
On May 25 2017, Electron made history as the first orbital-class launch vehicle to reach space from a private launch facility. It marked a significant milestone in eliminating commercial barriers and opening space for business.
 
Founded in 2006 by Peter Beck, Rocket Lab is headquartered in Los Angeles with operations and a launch site in New Zealand. It is a privately funded company with investors including Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Lockheed Martin, Promus Ventures and Data Collective.

Important Information
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information