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Configuration Management Engineer - Neutron at Rocket Lab

Auckland, NZFull-time2249 Neutron - Integrated AnalysisPosted about 1 month ago
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About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p> <p>Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Our Electron rocket&nbsp;has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.&nbsp;</p> <div style="padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;"><iframe style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1028198769?h=22add6027e&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479" width="" height=""></iframe></div></div><p><strong>NEUTRON</strong></p> <p>Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket, Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Configuration Management Engineer, you will deliver cross-functional support to teams to align Neutron’s portfolio of products with the program’s strategy, requirements, operations, and technical maturity phases. This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Join a driven team that’s tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop&nbsp;our systems&nbsp;and collaborate with affected teams&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure the&nbsp;manufacturing and integration teams know what we should build and when to build it.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify&nbsp;opportunities to improve the Neutron project’s processes and software tools&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure that we know what we&nbsp;have&nbsp;built and we have confidence that it was built correctly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive our Engineering Change Management process (ECM) by collaborating closely with systems engineering, design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain teams, and production teams to facilitate effective design changes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish, guide, and maintain our engineering and manufacturing bill of materials (EBOM, MBOM) to ensure our master data remains up to date, and the team is aligned across a common set of release targets for both development testing and our flight manifest</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to planning and project coordination across the program to implement design changes and process improvement activities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide configuration status reporting to show compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proactively&nbsp;identify&nbsp;and solve technical challenges to allow projects to&nbsp;proceed&nbsp;at pace.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define and uphold high-quality engineering processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s or&nbsp;Master’s degree in Engineering&nbsp;(or equivalent experience)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years' industry experience applied to a relevant technical field (i.e., Structures, Fluid Systems, Mechanisms, Propulsion)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience in delivering complex multidisciplinary systems consisting of fluid systems, structures, mechanisms, and/or propulsion with a broader awareness of other launch vehicle disciplines such as avionics hardware, avionics software, GNC, and/or Radio Communications.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to guide projects from concept to completion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">The ability to work to tight deadlines within a high-pressure environment&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong&nbsp;aptitude&nbsp;to learn new material to solve difficult, ambiguous challenges.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of Engineering design, CAD (preferably Teamcenter and NX), Engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of the Engineering Change Process and associated Configuration Management</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">PDM and other CAD file database experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Project Management experience</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of SQL Databases</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">ERP Experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Power BI data visualization</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>If the above sounds like you,&nbsp;<strong>apply</strong> now!</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp; </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Important information:</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR <a href="https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&amp;d=DwMFog&amp;c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4&amp;r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2I&amp;m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldz&amp;s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18&amp;e=">here</a>.</em></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em>Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected].</a>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.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p> <p><em>For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><em>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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here <a class="fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq" href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii" target="_blank">ITAR Regulations.</a></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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