Senior Electrical Engineer I

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more to open access space. The Space Systems business designs and builds a wide range of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft used on NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components for the James Webb Space Telescope. Neutron is a planned medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. This role supports the Neutron Recovery program, focused on downrange recovery assets.

Electrical Engineer II - Neutron Recovery

The Electrical Engineer II – Neutron Recovery position will be based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA or at the facility in Middle River, MD. You will be responsible for the design and development of all Electrical equipment on Recovery assets to support Neutron downrange recovery. You will interface with critical teams within the Neutron development program including Ground Systems, GNC, Software, Avionics, Mechanical Systems and Propulsion. You will oversee successful Neutron Recovery program designs and hardware to enable development, testing, flight, and recovery.

What you'll get to do :

• Work as part of a team of engineers through the early stages of developing the Neutron Recovery program
• Own critical electrical system designs, analyses, and other technical details to support team objectives, including :
• Electrical Power Distribution
• Switch Gear
• Motor Control Centers
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) & Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Units
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Serve as technical expert for marine electrical system designs required for Neutron Recovery including 110V-690V AC Power Systems
• Develop technical details for Recovery designs, including what hardware to build and how tests are performed to maximize progress
• Support Recovery system fabrication and testing remotely and onsite as needed at Wallops Island and other facilities

You'll bring these qualifications :

These qualifications would be nice to have :

Additional requirements

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and experience.

Compensation and benefits

Base salary is listed as a component of our total rewards package; eligible employees may also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, and retirement plan options. Other perks may include employee stock purchase programs and onsite snacks.

What to expect

We are on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. This requires hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, and the ability to adapt and deliver under tight deadlines.

Compliance and notices

For US-based roles : ITAR regulations may apply. Rocket Lab is an equal employment opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the application / interview process may contact the recruitment team.

For NZ-based offices : background checks and nationality eligibility considerations apply to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR.

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