ELECTRONRocket Lab's Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world's most frequently launched rockets, and our team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each other's back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again.SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERThe Vehicle Development team designs and improves the structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems of the Electron Vehicle, including analysis and testing to ensure requirements are met. They collaborate with production, avionics, and propulsion teams to achieve project goals. Responsibilities include managing requirements, CAD, and testing of structural components, pressure vessels, and mechanical parts. The role involves mentoring within the Electron Engineering division while contributing to engineering outputs. Success is measured by the value of development and testing expertise, leadership in projects, collaboration across teams, and effective prioritisation of tasks. 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:Design & Prototyping:Concept and iterate to achieve robust vehicle designs using NX/SolidWorks.Manufacture prototypes and work with production to refine first articles.Document design requirements and learnings.Verification, Testing & Troubleshooting:Develop and document test equipment, procedures, and analyses.Manage and verify design adherence to requirements.Conduct and automate testing, ensuring thorough documentation.Investigate and resolve anomalies, applying engineering judgment to non-conforming products.Planning & Execution:Formulate and review test plans for aerospace standards compliance.Execute development project plans and milestones for cross-functional teams.Direct and conduct tests and analyse data to guide product development and risk assessment.Maintain high standards in testing methodology and documentation.Serve as a role model and mentor to the engineering team, fostering engagement and output.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering, or equivalent.5+ years in mechanical systems development/testing with expertise in one mechanical engineering domain.Understanding of signal acquisition, measurement, error, and accuracy.Strong under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Good hands-on engineering skills.Excellent teamwork and communication skills.Strong analytical and systems-level thinking.Detail-oriented with a focus on high-quality, efficient work.Flexible and adaptable to change.Tenacious, with a can-do attitude and quick, accurate judgment.THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Postgraduate engineering degree.Strong experience in one of these areas: pressurised mechanical systems, mechanical moving assemblies, composite structures, cryogenic systems (including oxygen service).Proficient with Solidworks or NX.Skilled in a scripting language (Python or Matlab) for data processing.Familiar with the National Instruments ecosystem.Interested? Apply today!WHAT TO EXPECT:We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
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