Job Description

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! Senior Marine Engineer The Marine Engineer position will initially be based out of Rocket Lab’s Space Structures complex in Middle River, MD You will responsible for the design and development of all Recovery assets needed to support Neutron Recovery. You will interface You will be responsible for successful Neutron Recovery program designs and hardware to enable development, testing, flight, and recovery.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Work as a part of a team of engineers through the early stages of developing the Neutron Recovery program Own critical Recovery Sub System designs, analysis and other technical details as needed to support the objectives of the team Serve as technical expert for marine system designs & recovered flight hardware post processing required for Neutron Recovery Develop technical details to for Recovery designs including what hardware to build and how tests are performed in order to maximize the program’s available resources towards meaningful progress on Neutron Collaborate heavily with Rocket Lab Engineering teams to ensure all systems are operational to support Neutron Recovery Support Recovery system fabrication and testing both remotely and onsite as needed at Wallops Island as well as other facilities QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS A SENIOR MARINE ENGINEER I: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, naval, marine, electrical, systems or aerospace engineering. 5+ years work experience related to aerospace vehicles/payloads or marine assemblies

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Experience working with teams of engineers to successful outcomes on challenging projects with tight timelines and budgets Experience designing and building complex, multi-disciplinary systems including; Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fluids, or Marine Systems Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail Ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress and remote environments Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work, and make resource allocation recommendations that involve risk and uncertainty

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment; good response to problems posed by short deadlines; prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours) Willing to support offshore operations, including working recovery missions at sea averaging 5 or more days per quarter Position may require long hours (10-12+ hour days) and weekend work Willing to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, wind, open ocean Ability to climb ladders and work in tight/confined spaces Willing to work with hazardous materials Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, climbing hand over hand, and lifting 25 lbs. Ability to operate heavy machinery #J-18808-Ljbffr MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote work, Weekend work

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