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The Test Operations Engineer II will operate and activate test facilities for rocket engine testing, collaborate on test procedures, and ensure safety during operations. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining data integrity, and working with design teams on engine tests.

The Senior Propulsion Transients & Performance Engineer will develop and maintain transient startup and shutdown simulations and valve sequences for Archimedes engines, support test campaigns, serve as the technical expert for engine transients, and create data processing tools. A strong background in fluid dynamics and propulsion systems is essential.

The Principal Combustion Devices Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting combustion devices such as injectors and thrust chambers for the Archimedes Engine. This role involves creating test plans, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and ensuring design goals are met through analysis and prototyping efforts.

The People & Culture Coordinator will support HR functions such as employee onboarding, event planning, data management, and administrative tasks. This role is vital for maintaining smooth operations in the People & Culture department, assisting with new hire orientation, onboarding processes, and employee engagement initiatives.

The Global Commercial Launch Services Director at Rocket Lab is responsible for driving commercial revenue through business development and sales efforts, overseeing major customer accounts, and developing strategies to capture new commercial business in launch services. Collaboration with engineering and marketing teams is crucial to create proposals, marketing materials, and maintain customer relationships.

The Manager of Regional Security is responsible for leading physical security services at Rocket Lab's regional facilities. Key duties include overseeing security operations, managing security systems, training personnel, evaluating threats, and collaborating with various departments to maintain security compliance and effectiveness.

The Manager, Regional Security leads physical security operations to protect Rocket Lab's assets, ensuring tactical preparedness and responsiveness. This role involves managing security monitoring, implementing compliance policies, supervising security personnel, and coordinating responses to security threats, while collaborating with various departments to achieve exceptional security outcomes.

As a Composite Technician I-IV, you will build and assemble composite components for the Neutron Launch Vehicle. Responsibilities include laminating assemblies, vacuum bag processing, fitting thermal protection systems, and integrating mechanical hardware. Candidates may be required to work on other Rocket Lab products as needed.

As an NC Programmer at Rocket Lab, you will specialize in AFP programming, contribute to the maturation of AFP processes for manufacturing large composite parts, participate in design reviews, drive the transition from traditional processes, and mentor less experienced engineers. Your work will support the integration of large carbon fiber composite fuselage structures for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.

The Global Commercial Launch Services Director will oversee business development and sales strategies to capture commercial revenue for Rocket Lab. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies, managing customer accounts, coordinating with technical teams, and utilizing CRM tools for sales execution.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for placing purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, evaluating vendor capabilities and pricing, and ensuring on-time delivery of parts to Rocket Lab. This role involves tight integration with engineering teams and maintaining purchase order data within the ERP system.

The Proposal Writer & Editor II / Senior Proposal Writer & Editor will be responsible for creating and managing proposal development, writing compliant and compelling narratives, and coordinating with technical teams. This position requires attention to detail, collaboration, and compliance with RFP requirements in the aerospace industry.

The System Test Engineer II at Rocket Lab is responsible for developing and maintaining technical budgets, defining requirements, planning and executing tests, and managing the systems engineering process. The role involves designing and executing tests on spacecraft avionics, collaborating with software developers and GNC engineers, and communicating with leadership and customers.

As a Technical Project Manager for Network Software at Rocket Lab, you will manage software development and integration of communication systems on spacecraft. You will work with technical teams, manage subcontractors, develop test approaches, and ensure quality standards for project milestones.

The Senior Enterprise Integration Software Engineer at Rocket Lab will develop and maintain technical budgets, system requirements, simulations, and test methods for spacecraft missions. The role involves strong collaboration with engineers and program management to ensure successful mission operations related to ground data infrastructure and communication systems.

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer I/II, you will develop application software for Real Time Operating Systems and embedded Linux, create hardware drivers, maintain unit tests within a CI framework, and collaborate with various teams for software and hardware verification. You will be involved in on-orbit operations, contributing significantly to space exploration missions.

As a Senior Ground Software Engineer II, you will lead technical development for spacecraft missions, create technical budgets, develop system requirements, and support program management efforts. Your role includes collaborating with engineers and subcontractors on various space-related projects focusing on space to ground communications and data infrastructure.

The Principal Enterprise Integration Software Engineer will lead the technical development of spacecraft missions, manage technical budgets, and define system requirements and verification techniques, collaborating closely with a team to ensure successful project milestones.

As a Principal Ground Software Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will develop and maintain technical budgets, system requirements, and verification techniques while leading the technical development of spacecraft missions. You will assist in program and product management and collaborate on design documents related to space-to-ground communications and ground data systems.

The Senior Tool Design Engineer at Rocket Lab will design, specify, analyze, procure, and implement Ground Support Equipment and tooling, supporting various engineering and manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include leading fabrication projects, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing standards and strategies for tooling. This role requires interaction with multiple stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of projects.