Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Tbwa ChiatDay Inc Full time

About the Role

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Fluids and Mechanical Test Engineer to join our Space Systems Propulsion team. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering qualified, flight-ready space vehicle propulsion systems.

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The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with pressurized gas or fluid system testing, instrumentation, and test control. You will also have expertise in LabView and National Instruments data acquisition systems, or equivalent.

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As a senior member of the team, you will identify and solve challenges that arise during development, qualification, and production, ensuring the success of our missions and products. You will also help set best practices, provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other team members.

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About the Team

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The Space Systems Propulsion team takes on cradle-to-grave ownership of systems and components, from mission requirement through detailed design, qualification, integration, and on-orbit operation.

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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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Your Responsibilities

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As a Senior Fluids and Mechanical Test Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

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  • Developing new systems and components and innovating on existing designs\
  • Identifying and solving challenges that arise during development, qualification, and production\
  • Helping to set best practices, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to other team members\
  • Reviewing and signoff on test plans and test reports\
  • Making risk-based decisions to guide the team through development challenges\
  • Having a systems engineering mindset and communicating well and regularly with many different stakeholders\
  • Working with high levels of ambiguity, resourcefully making decisions using engineering first principles, available information, and risk\
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About Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. Our rockets and satellites enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

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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.



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