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Rocket Lab Corporation

Test and Launch Operations Engineer I

Wallops Island, VAFrom $95kentryAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks a Test and Launch Operations Engineer I to operate Electron and Neutron launch vehicles from the control room, executing complex test sequences and managing ground systems during integrated testing and launch operations at Wallops Island.

What you'll do

  • Operate ground systems as launch console operator during tests, rehearsals, and launches for Electron and Neutron vehicles
  • Support development, integration, and testing of launch pad infrastructure, GSE, and facility systems
  • Lead and execute testing campaigns including GSE commissioning and ground system readiness checks
  • Develop operational procedures, test plans, and emergency response protocols for ground operations
  • Design and improve human-machine interfaces (HMIs) for ground control systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve real-time issues during test and launch operations

What they're looking for

  • Launch operations and ground systems
  • Ground support equipment (GSE) operation and testing
  • Fluid systems and cryogenic systems handling
  • Real-time hazardous operations with propellants and high-pressure gases
  • Operational procedure and test plan development
  • HMI design and ground control systems
  • Problem-solving under pressure
  • Hazardous materials and safety protocols
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Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience operating ground support equipment or launch systems—what was your role in the control room or test environment?
  • Walk us through a time when you had to troubleshoot a real-time issue during a critical test or operation. How did you approach it?
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