Senior Manufacturing Engineer I – Assembly, Integration and Test
Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I/II, specializing in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT), you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful production, assembly, and testing of Rocket Lab’s cutting-edge spacecraft. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, hands-on experience with complex systems, and a passion for solving challenging technical problems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, quality, and test engineering, to ensure the delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on assembly, integration, and test of complex systems (preferably in the aerospace or automotive industry).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment used in assembly and integration.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA) and PLM systems.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in the related engineering field.
- Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with launch vehicles or spacecraft.
- Familiarity with composite materials and structures.
- Hands-on experience with automation and robotics in manufacturing.
- Experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, vacuum) and associated test equipment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast, multifaceted environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare feasibility studies, conduct manufacturing technology Research and Development projects
- Partner with our Design Engineering teams to incorporate Design for Manufacture into our products to ensure robustness and manufacturability at scale
- Engineer and deliver our factories – design, procure, install, validate assembly, test and verification processes
- Support Development builds to uncover early learnings and resolve issues to accelerate the production ramp up
- Take engineering ownership of production lines to remove blockers, improve yield and increase build efficiency
- Triage and diagnose failures, conduct deep technical investigations and determine the right path forward including risk mitigation actions and root cause resolution
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve complex issues
- Drive process improvements across manufacturing, test and integration
- Contribute to change management, assessing risk and impact of design or process changes
- Support business system and process improvements to drive increased organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Benefits
- Company stock as part of your total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Subsidized EV charging
- Onsite fitness centers (where available)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
- Variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
