Rocket Lab USA
Payload Integration Engineer II
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Mid
No sponsorship$100k-$130kDetected 90 days ago
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About the role
- Payload Integration Engineer II Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced payload integration engineer with previous launch vehicle or spacecraft integration experience.
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
- Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline and 2 +years of applicable experience
- Demonstrated ability to understand technical constraints relative to payload integration
- Ability to travel to launch sites and customer sites including overseas (New Zealand and others)
- Provide customer support to answer questions with internal technical staff as required
Nice to have
- Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace degree preferred
- Solid interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with CubeSats, SmallSats, or other small space payloads
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
- 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
- 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.
Compensation
- $100,000 - $130,000 USD
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
Company info
- The position is based in Long Beach, CA at Rocket Lab Headquarters, but requires frequent travel to customers and launch sites worldwide.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Active US Government security clearance Secret or TS/SCI
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