Aerospace Environmental Test Engineer

Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.
Life at Rocket Lab
PSC
PSC by Rocket Lab is a well-known supplier of aerospace mechanisms for the satellite industry since 1998. To date, PSC has over 100 successful product operations in orbit. For more information about PSC, see .
PSC’s products include separation systems, on-orbit devices, and other electro-mechanical deployables. PSC’s ~18,000 sq. ft. facility includes areas for office, lab, shipping/receiving and material storage space.
AEROSPACE ENVIRONMENTAL TEST ENGINEER
Planetary Systems Corporation by Rocket Lab (PSC), a manufacturer of satellite mechanisms, is seeking a proactive engineer with experience in aerospace environmental testing. Candidates must be able to work independently in a small company environment. This position is not remote.
What You’ll Get To Do

• Collaborate with program managers and R&D team to support custom testing.
• Assist with maintenance and calibration of test equipment.
• Analyze electro-mechanical systems via classical and computer methods.
• Write and improve test procedures for above tests.
• Maintain and improve test fixture control and data acquisition software.
• Help develop internal test requirements.
• Occasional travel to meet with customers about PSC products.
• Execute aerospace environmental tests including vibration, thermal vacuum, shock, static loads and reliability.
• Cognizant engineer to track and support on-time delivery of external customer programs.
• Identify and implement test improvement processes (hardware and software).
• Identify, test, and integrate instruments like IMUs, motor encoders and power systems.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or similar degree.
• Programming proficiency (LabVIEW preferred).
• Familiarity with aerospace test standards such as NASA GEVS and SMC-S-016.
• 4+ years’ experience with aerospace environmental testing: thermal-vacuum, vibration and shock preferred.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience automating test cells.
• 6+ years’ experience with aerospace environmental testing.
• Experience developing data acquisition systems and processing of electrical telemetry.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems.
• Masters in relevant engineering degree.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50 lb. to chest height, stand up to 8 hr/day and install and torque fasteners.

Additional Position Details
Position Type: Full-time, in-person
Location : Silver Spring, MD
Compensation : Competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience
Benefits : Paid vacation and holidays, medical, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, flex-time work schedule, new parent leave, and more.
Important Information
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR

• 120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.

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For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
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