Senior Range Operations Engineer

Senior Range Operations Engineer

Based out of Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) in Wallops Island, VA, the Senior Range Operations Engineer will support development of tools and techniques for range and launch operations to reduce processing time, costs and opportunities for error.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Lead interdepartmental coordination with external entities to ensure all regulatory requirements are met to successfully launch an orbital class launch vehicle  
• Validate and verify range requirements for federal installation documentation; develop/manage applicable range tasking documentation such as task order requests (TOR), requirements statements (RS) and universal documentation system (UDS) 

• Provide program management on contract agreements with government agencies and commercial contractors for range support services 
• Implement the safety policies by managing the day-to-day interactions required for flight hardware processing flows from an external safety organization perspective 
• Implement ground stations for telemetry and tracking of launch and recovery  
• Design and implement network and data flow connecting ground stations to control room for surveillance operations 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline 
• 5+ years of professional experience with system integration or system design requirement gathering and testing 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Professional experience working directly with various U.S. government agencies, including but not limited to: Federal Aviation Administration, United States Space Force, United States Navy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
• 1+ year(s) of professional experience working with Range Commanders Council (RCC), Universal Documentation System (UDS) and Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) operations 

• 10+ year(s) of professional experience with system integration or system design requirement gathering and testing (past work experience, internships, team/personal projects with aerospace vehicles/payloads, automotive, aircraft, marine assemblies qualify) 
• Experience in writing test plans and test procedures 
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 
• Ability to work well in a team environment and ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of people 

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work at elevated heights and/or tight spaces 
• Must be willing to travel, potentially for extended periods of time 
• Must be available to work extended hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones 

• Ability to pass Air Force background check