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What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Own fluid component designs from concept through launch
• Create and maintain analytical models to size new components from first principles and predict sealing, force balance, structural and timing behavior
• Create and maintain component product definition through CAD models, technical drawings, and test procedures
• Lead key component design, manufacturing and test reviews
• Manage vendor and internal schedules during design, build and test sprints.
• Build and test prototype components hands-on, collaborating with machinists, build technicians, manufacturing engineers, and test engineers
• Lead test campaigns to qualify components for flight
• Review data from engine and vehicle test operations to validate component performance and diagnose anomalies

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering” · “Strong first-principles engineering knowledge to establish and challenge requirements and develop optimized designs” · “Strong engineering fundamentals in structural analysis, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and electromechanical systems”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “You will collaborate with an amazing team of engineers in the Fluid Systems department to turn vehicle-level requirements into a family of fluid components t…” · “Build and test prototype components hands-on, collaborating with machinists, build technicians, manufacturing engineers, and test engineers” · “It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Manage vendor and internal schedules during design, build and test sprints.” · “Demonstrated ability to bring definition to complex design problems in a fast-paced environment with information available” · “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Review data from engine and vehicle test operations to validate component performance and diagnose anomalies” · “2+ years of experience with mechanical design and assembly, CAD, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 2D drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)” · “Strong engineering fundamentals in structural analysis, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and electromechanical systems”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Knowledge of metal and polymer material properties, fabrication, fastening, assembly and testing methods” · “Hands-on experience with prototyping, mechanical assembly and pressure testing” · “Experience with precision CNC machining (mill and lathe) and CAM”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Conduct root cause failure investigations of hardware, and implement design fixes to achieve reliability” · “Review data from engine and vehicle test operations to validate component performance and diagnose anomalies”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …” · “As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical pla…”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “Manage vendor and internal schedules during design, build and test sprints.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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