Rocket LabRocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components.
Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth.
Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we're adding to it every week.
Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference.
Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.The TeamThe In-Space Propulsion team (ISP) is one of three teams responsible for developing and delivering qualified, flight-ready space vehicle propulsion systems.
The other two teams are responsible for spacecraft fluids systems and propulsion system testing, though there is significant overlap and strong collaboration between the three.The ISP team takes on system-level and component-level ownership, mostly developed in-house from mission requirement through to integration and beyond, including pre-launch, launch, and on orbit operations support.
Examples of past work include the Curie and HyperCurie engines, and currently the team is working on the whole propulsion system for ESCAPADE, a NASA science mission to Mars.The team consists of development engineers with a range of experience level and skill sets.
Generally, each engineer is expected to be capable of owning a component or system through its development lifecycle and production implementation.
This means that the skillset of the team spans systems engineering, design, build, and test, though individuals may have their specializations.
The team works hands-on, often alongside technicians, with development, qualification, and flight hardware.
Team members interface regularly with stakeholders across the company, including GNC, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Flight Software, Analysis, and others.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and management of individual team members and projects across multiple programsUpholding high company standards for best practice and quality of workTechnical problem solving, review, and guidance for the teamMaking escalated decisions and solving team/company challenges through guidance and resource allocation of direct reportsManaging technical risk within the scope of immediate teamCommunicating effectively with leadership and other teamsPlanning including staffing and budgetary estimationCapturing and refining or potentially defining processes that are important to the team's work and performanceManaging and improving interfaces between the team and internal customersSupport team members with regular 1:1s, coaching on professional development, and performance reviewsEnsuring that the team and individual contributors are working in a way that is in the best interest of the Space Systems business unit and broader companyMinimum RequirementsAt least 5 years of work in fast-paced development environment in aerospace or similar industriesAt least 1 year of experience in a formal or informal technical leadership roleStrong understanding of best practices for project management, systems engineering, hardware development process, and configuration managementDemonstrable ability to move efficiently through development iterations, balancing cost, quality, and timeline effectivelyHands-on hardware testing experienceExcellent grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals (e.g., stress, strain, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanisms)Good ability to work under pressure and maintain emotional composure under stressDesired SkillsEnd-to-end rocket engine or spacecraft propulsion system development and operation program leadershipProven track record of leading a team to deliver multiple complete and successful engineering projects from concept to operationHas worked on variety of propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellantsExperience with both chemical and electric propulsionSiemens NX and Teamcenter proficiencyJama or equivalent requirement management softwareGD&T and engineering drawingsNI software and instrumentation hardwareRocket Lab Employee BenefitsThe opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technologyAn employee stock purchase programAccess to world leading experts to develop your careerUnlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacksDiscounted health insurance with Southern Cross #J-18808-Ljbffr
