Senior Electrical Engineer IRocket Lab • Middle River, MD, US

Senior Electrical Engineer I

Rocket Lab • Middle River, MD, US

job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago

serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type

serp_jobs.job_card.full_time

job_description.job_card.job_description

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 :

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, naval, marine, systems or aerospace engineering, or related field

2+ years professional experience designing, building, operating or maintaining complex marine or electrical hardware

Experience successfully leading a team through a challenging technical project or program

These qualifications would be nice to have :

2+ years professional experience in Maritime and / or Electrical field

Experience designing and building complex marine electrical systems

Ability to read and understand power and control schematics

Experience with industrial electrical controls and drives

Experience relating to aerospace vehicles / payloads, automotive, aircraft, or marine electrical equipment

Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement

Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress, and remote environments

Ability to work autonomously, prioritize work, and make resource allocation recommendations involving risk and uncertainty

Additional requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus

Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing

Must be physically able to commute to buildings

Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

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.

J-18808-Ljbffr

serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

Senior Electrical Engineer • Middle River, MD, US