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Ground Systems Engineer II, Mechanical

Rocket Lab Corporation · Stennis Space Center, MS

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 64 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
310 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

The Senior Ground Systems Engineer I at Rocket Lab will be responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of critical test facilities for the Archimedes rocket engine and Neutron launch vehicles. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop test stand designs, troubleshooting facility issues, and ensuring the integrity of test systems. This position requires a strong mechanical design background and the ability to work independently on engineering projects.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in rocket engine test stand or launch complex design and build
  • Working knowledge in Siemens NX and Teamcenter
  • Familiarity with ASME B31.1

Nice to have

  • Experience with NASA GFSSP, Ansys Fluent, and CAESAR
  • Experience with JIRA for work tracking and scheduling
  • Broad general background in engineering with ability to design systems and develop computer tools for automation or analysis
  • Experience designing or operating facilities for liquid oxygen and liquid methane
  • Experience in weld design and inspection

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship or eligibility under ITAR regulations
  • Role may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and exposure to noise, dust, and fumes

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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