Payload Integration Engineer II Verified today

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Neutron

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program.

The Role

You will work under the direction of the Team Lead for Payload Integration, managing physical payload integration to the Electron and HASTE launch vehicles. You will interface with spacecraft customer integration teams and handle both technical and coordination responsibilities at launch sites and customer facilities worldwide.

The position is based in Long Beach, CA at Rocket Lab Headquarters but requires frequent travel to customers and launch sites worldwide, including overseas destinations such as New Zealand.

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on payload integration activities, including fit checks, dispenser, and launch vehicle integration
• Assist management in on-site integration planning and daily coordination meetings during launch site integration periods
• Provide inputs for development and verification of Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation (ICD)
• Create and execute assembly integration and test instructions
• Provide customer support to answer questions with internal technical staff as required
• Maintain constant contact with engineering staff regarding mechanical and electrical design needs based on mission requirements for spacecraft integration

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 2+ years of applicable experience
• Able to obtain and maintain an Active US Government security clearance (Secret or TS/SCI)
• Previous launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload integration
• Advanced presentation and technical writing skills
• Ability to travel to launch sites and customer sites including overseas

Nice to Have

• Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree
• Solid interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with CubeSats, SmallSats, or other small space payloads
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical testing

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $115,000 - $158,400 USD

Total Compensation (base and equity): $135,475 - $194,075 USD

Benefits include company stock as part of your total compensation package, Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount), medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP with HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merchandise, and other employee discounts.

Working Conditions

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

US Person Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR, employees working in US offices must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce.

For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices: Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers. You must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR. You may be ineligible if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a NATO country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.