Ground Support Engineer II / Senior Ground Support Engineer, Neutron TransportMiddle River, MD

Ground Support Engineer II / Senior Ground Support Engineer, Neutron Transport Ground Support Engineer – Neutron Transport position is desired to be based out of Rocket Lab's Middle River, MD Production Facility. This engineer will be responsible for the design and development of all Transport Tooling Hardware needed to support large Neutron shipments across the US East Coast. You will interface with critical teams within the Neutron development team including NZ based Ground System Engineers, Neutron Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, Production and more. You will be responsible for successful Neutron Transport Tooling designs and hardware to enable development, production, testing, flight, and recovery. Due to the size and scale of Neutron, many of the components will be required to utilize marine assets to transport hardware between vendors & Rocket Lab Facilities. What You Will Get To Do: Design, build, test and activate hardware required to handle & transport large Neutron flight vehicle components, primarily advanced carbon composites structures Support design of tooling to allow for streamlined production, testing, integration and launch of Neutron from various locations across the US East CoastServe as technical expert for flight vehicle transport hardware which will primarily interface with a marine transportation asset to enable production and development of Neutron Develop technical details and lead design reviews for Ground Support Equipment including what hardware to build and how tests are performed in order to maximize the program's available resources towards meaningful progress on Neutron Collaborate heavily with Rocket Lab Engineering teams to ensure all systems are operational to support Neutron Production, Test & Launch Support Ground System fabrication and testing both remotely and onsite as needed at Wallops Island as well as other facilities

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion. Base Pay Range (MD Only): $87,300 - $133,800 USDWhat To Expect: 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. Important information: For candidates seeking to work in US offices only: 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. 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 Johnson 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.