Automation & Controls Engineer

2+ years of demonstrated experience developing software

Hands-on experience with data processing systems

Proficiency in Git and working with issue trackers

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR ENGINEER I:

5+ years of demonstrated experience developing software

Support propulsion engineers and test operators to troubleshoot software issues across all systems at the test site, including but not limited to cloud-based data processing services, site and engine data interfaces, and operator consoles.

Collaborate with IT, Ground Systems Instrumentation & Control, and terrestrial and vehicle software teams to deploy and commission test site software systems.

Support the certification of test pad systems by producing documentation, operator manuals, maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions.

Develop and execute test plans to validate the performance of ground software systems and engine interfaces.

Perform post-test data analysis and reporting.

Be point of contact for any software-related requests on site, implementing changes yourself or escalating to development teams as required.

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.

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS

ENGINEER