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Launch Operation Engineer
2015-08-25 01:03:41| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About Rocket Lab For most people the idea of a rocket launch brings up images from the Apollo era monstrous booster engines, groundshaking noise and a behemoth of a machine slowly climbing agaist the grasp of Earths gravity. This iconic image, the one that transformed us in to a spacegoing species, captures the power and strength of rockets. But it is not the image that will make space a commercial reality. Replace this image with the bustle of a high speed assembly line, where rocket boosters feed off a conveyor belt connecting to preencapsulated payload stages, rolling out on to the launch pad one after the other. This image, by contrast, is about speed and efficiency and what the Rocket Lab Electron orbital project is all about. Rocket Lab has created a legacy of excellence by developing innovative solutions to ambitious aerospace problems for the like of DARPA and other technically demanding customers. Now fully funded by majoir Silicon Valley venture capital funds, Rocket Lab is focused on redefining how the world accesses space by building Electron a revolutionary launch system designed to meet the launch requirements of the rapidly expanding small satellite market. Known in the industry for rapidly developing cost effective solutions from the ground up, Rocket Lab believes in giving highly skilled engineers ownership of complex aerospace systems from the start to finish. This ethos offers engineers the satisfaction of moving from the conceptualization and design phase through to hands on work building, testing and ultimately flying their creations. About the Role This is a great opportunity to be involved in the development of New Zealands first ever Rocket Range, as Operations Engineer you will work as part of the Range team and will be responsibile for setting up and running all the operational and logistic aspects required to run an efficient and safe range operation. This role will evolve as the range move from initial development into an ongoing operational facility, you will need to utlise your strong engineering and logistics background to ensure robust systems and procedures are set up, identify and negotiate with key suppliers whilst building the logistics infrastructure from the ground up. Once all systems are established this will move into a truly operational focussed role. 4 key stages in the evolution of the Operations Engineer are Develop procedures for the integration and testing of flight hardware, ground support equipment and the launch facility. Responsible for the launch integration and operations Coordinate the day to day execution of the procedures and ongoing development of best practises leading up to the launch and on launch day Supporting Licensing and mission assurance. We are looking for thinkers and doers to work in a very dynamic, fast pace environment you will be challenged on a daily basis and to succeed you will need to be able to learn quickly and utilize your own initiative whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Minimum Requirements An engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace or an equivalent qualification 5 years experience in a testing andor operations ideally gained within the engineering industry Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to carry out fluid and structural hand calculations Experience developing clear and concise, detailed Standard Operating Procedures SOPs, this is to include launch integration and operational procedures Strong technical writing skills A strong background in identifying, assessing and negotiating with suppliers and providing logistical solutions Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships both within the organisation and externally with suppliers. Proven experience working to tight deadlines within a pressurized environment Willing to travel frequently, at least 50 of the role you must like the outdoors Excellent computer skills and the ability to use a variety of management and planning software tools A strong understanding of safety processes, experience with hazardous goods would be an advantage. Important Information For security reasons detailed and indepth background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to successful candidates.
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