Rocket Lab USA-posted 26 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Middle River, MD
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access space. 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ENGINEER II/SENIOR We are currently seeking a GSE Engineer based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex. They will be responsible for design, specification, analysis, procurement, and operation of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and production tooling used across multiple programs and sites. Please note - this position can be hired as a level II or Senior level

  • Design, analyze, procure, and implement tooling and GSE (ground support equipment) ranging in complexity from basic handling fixtures to vehicle level test fixtures.
  • Own manufacturing, schedule, and sourcing of critical production tools
  • Interact with Numeric Control (N/C) programmers, welders, machinists, shop personnel, outside suppliers and engineers to ensure flawless and timely execution projects
  • Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective
  • Collaborate with vehicle manufacturing engineers and designers on better design for manufacturing
  • Develop the standards, fabrication methods, and sourcing strategies used by the tooling organization
  • Design and lead the fabrication and sourcing of tooling aids, supporting equipment, and specialized hardware to enable rocket production
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of tooling design and analysis
  • Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
  • Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles
  • Experience with mechanical design of large structures used for critical operations, including crane lift operations, transport operations, vertical and horizontal structural alignment and advanced tooling for productionizing.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of tooling design and analysis
  • Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
  • Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles
  • Experience with mechanical design of large structures used for critical operations, including crane lift operations, transport operations, vertical and horizontal structural alignment and advanced tooling for productionizing.
  • Tooling manufacturing experience within the aerospace, automotive, or other large format fabrication industries
  • FEA Analysis and hand calculations of structural, mechanical, or fluid components
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principals
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics
  • Project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop environment
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods for large precision structures and equipment
  • Detailed knowledge of quality standards for typical fabrication and production products
  • Experience integrating hydraulic and pneumatic controlled systems
  • Detailed knowledge of Siemens NX or similar CAD and PLM packages
  • Proficient with all types of hand tools and basic fabrication equipment
  • Understanding of structural analysis and solid mechanics as it relates to fabrication
  • Experience with power mechanisms (hydraulics, screws, hoists etc)
  • Flexibility to travel to alternative Rocket Lab production sites and vendors, up to 15%
  • 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.
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