Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer I
Rocket Lab · Auckland
Job description
About the role
Rocket Lab is looking for a Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer I to support launch safety regulatory compliance. You will help ensure every mission meets safety standards, prepare required documentation, and assist during launch operations.
Key responsibilities
- Project‑manage mission submissions by coordinating inputs from multiple teams and delivering accurate regulatory documentation on schedule.
- Review safety‑critical component test reports, flag out‑of‑family parts, and manage Flight Safety System (FSS) summary reports and regulator communications.
- Prepare and submit payload permit applications for Rocket Lab payloads.
- Produce Payload Safety Assessments for low‑hazard payloads and work with operations to manage mission‑specific payload hazards.
- Ensure new spacecraft programs comply with orbital debris reduction requirements.
- Train to act as Launch Safety Official during launch operations, monitoring regulatory compliance.
- Perform internal audits, monitor compliance across business units, and ensure timely annual report submissions.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- At least 2 years of engineering experience focused on regulatory compliance, requirements, or safety.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
- Strong project‑management, communication, and technical‑writing abilities.
Required skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality management systems
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