Senior Packaging Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

5d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

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. SUPPLY CHAIN Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron & Neutron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success. SENIOR PACKAGING ENGINEER I The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and optimization of packaging systems and materials to ensure product protection, regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and operational performance. This role partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and suppliers to deliver innovative and scalable packaging solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of packaging engineering experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, industrial products, or aerospace and a bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years of total work experience).
• Strong understanding of materials (corrugate, plastics, foam, molded pulp, etc.)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers

Responsibilities

• Design primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions for new and existing products
• Develop packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and validation documentation
• Lead packaging validation activities including ISTA, transit, compression, drop, vibration, and environmental testing
• Optimize packaging for automation, manufacturability, and line efficiency
• Maintain packaging documentation, specifications, and revision control
• Conduct root cause analysis for packaging-related failures
• Support CAPA activities and quality investigations

Benefits

• 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, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees