Senior Fluid Test Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with clean sheet development of a reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! SENIOR FLUID TEST ENGINEER I/II Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Fluid Test Engineer is responsible for bringing test stands into the real world and assuring they meet the stringent requirements needed for the Neutron program. You will support the Director of Manufacturing and Fluid Systems organization by standing up a new test stands, supporting component designs early and leading assembly and testing of Neutron stands. (Please note: this position can be hired on as a Senior Engineer I or Senior Engineer II level) WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Lead design build of the Neutron Archimedes test area in Long Beach Develop software for environmental testing and simulation Own assembly, checkouts and development testing of Neutron testing stands Develop the procedures processes for component/engine tests that will form the baseline for the Neutron program into the future Lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations, when required Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR FLUID TEST ENGINEER I: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field 5+ years experience troubleshooting valves, actuators, regulators or similar fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or while undergoing development and qualification testing Experience developing and building safe, high pressure, pneumatic, hydrostatic, and cryogenic test stands Experience with instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR FLUID TEST ENGINEER II: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other technical field 8+ years ... (truncated, view full listing at source)