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# Ground Support Engineer II

- **Company:** Rocket Lab
- **Location:** Middle River, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,075 - $136,625
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Siemens NX
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18891831/Ground-Support-Engineer-Ii-Maryland-Middle-River

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
 * 2+ years of tooling design and analysis experience (or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)
 * Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
 * Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T, efficient load paths, structural connections, and material properties
 * Experience designing large structures for critical operations, such as crane lifts, transport, vertical and horizontal structural alignment, and production tooling, * Tooling manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive,oil and gas,marine,or other large-scale fabrication industries
 * Advanced non-linear FEA, CFD, and heat transfer analysis methods
 * Proficiency reading electrical schematics and P&ID's
 * Experience with metrology via measurement arm or laser tracker
 * Experience integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power systems (e.g., screws, hoists)
 * Experience developing lift plans and specifying rigging for mobile and overhead cranes
 * Project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop
 * Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar CAD/PLM software
 * Hands-on proficiency with hand tools and basic fabrication equipment

## Description

* Concept and designproduction tooling,ground support equipment, and transport toolingbased oninputs from manufacturing engineers and the production group
 * Perform structural analysis through hand calculations and FEA to ensure designs meet margining requirements
 * Produce engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions to communicate design specifications and assembly tasks to fabricators and technicians
 * Coordinate and perform proof testing on equipment to ensure that fabrication and assembly meets the requirements of the design
 * Own the schedule, fabrication, and commissioning/implementation of your projects
 * Provide technical guidance to internal machinists, fabricators, technicians, and procurement team to deliver projects on time