Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) Engineer

at  Rocket Lab USA

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.
Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience in performing safety and reliability assessments such as functional failure analysis, HAZIDs / HAZOPs, fault tree analysis, FMEA / FMECAs etc.
• Competent in using reliability prediction standards e.g. MIL-HDBK-217, NPRD-95, EPRD-2014, Telcordia SR-332, 217plus, NSWC mechanical, ANSI/VITA 51.1 etc.
• Clear and concise document author.
• Approachable with a positive attitude and takes pride in pleasing internal customers.
• Understands what makes a good safety argument and the evidence needed to support it.
• Comfortable with balancing multiple demands and managing your own time in meeting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• RAMS plan creation and / or management.
• Identification and apportionment of reliability requirements.
• General knowledge of systems engineering process and how requirements are verified through the engineering process.
• Experience with range safety manuals such as AFSPCMAN 91-710 or system safety programs such as MIL STD 882.
• Sound judgement in translating safety standards to the context of application and ability to make equivalent level of safety arguments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety (RAMS) engineer who is looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a fast-paced environment. You will have a strong technical background, enjoy working through problems systematically and be pragmatic in solving issues and moving things forward. You will be a strong team player who wants to be part of doing something new.

The role is within the Safety & Reliability Engineering Team which is responsible for ensuring systems designed and operated by Rocket Lab achieve the expected safety and mission assurance goals. As part of this team, you will be working on a wide breadth of systems – from small spacecraft to large rockets and their supporting ground equipment. There are two main themes to the role:

• Equipment and operational design: You will work with internal teams to come to an appropriate solution that balances safety, mission reliability, time to market, cost, and any other relevant operational constraints.
• Verification analysis: You will produce high quality evidence that demonstrates that the safety and mission assurance claims are satisfied.