Configuration Management Engineer - Neutron

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. While other companies talk about it, we do it! NEUTRON Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time. About the Role: As a Configuration Management Engineer, you will deliver cross functional support to teams to align Neutron’s portfolio of products with the program’s strategy; requirements; operations and technical maturity phases. This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Join a driven team that’s tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space! WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Develop our systems and collaborate with affected teams to ensure the manufacturing and integration teams know what we should build and when to build it. Identify opportunities to improve the Neutron project’s processes and software tools to ensure that we know what we have built and we have confidence that it was built correctly. Drive our Engineering Change Management process (ECM), by collaborating closely with systems engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain teams, and production teams to facilitate effective design changes. Establish, guide, and maintain our engineering and manufacturing bill of materials (EBOM, MBOM), to ensure our master data remains up to date, and the team are aligned across a common set of release targets for both development testing and our flight manifest Contribute to planning and project coordination across the program to implement design changes and process improvement activities. Provide configuration status reporting to show compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed at pace. Define and uphold high quality engineering processes YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) 2+ year’s industry experience applied to a relevant technical field (i.e. Structures, Fluid Systems, Mechanisms, Propulsion) Demonstrated experience in delivering complex multidisciplinary systems consisting of fluid systems, structures, mechanisms and/or propulsion with a broader awareness of other launch vehicle disciplines such as avionics hardware, avionics software, GNC, and/or Radio Communications. Proven track record of collaborating with cross functional stakeholders to guide projects from concept to completion. Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals The ability to work to tight deadlines within a high-pressure environment Strong aptitude to learn new ... (truncated, view full listing at source)