Senior Range Operations 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. 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 s upport 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   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. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.   FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: 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.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.