Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Rocket Lab · Middle River, MD
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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A senior manufacturing role at Rocket Lab (aerospace & defense) in Middle River, MD. Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About rocket lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
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!
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Senior manufacturing engineer i/ senior manufacturing engineer ii
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to be based at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies and processes used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure.
What you’ll get to do
- •Plan and execute the build and integration of Neutron and associated flight hardware.
- •Develop con-ops, design, and drive build of associated ground support tooling and processes for handling components, large assemblies, and integrated modules.
- •Develop build methods to increase throughput, reduce opportunities for errors, and simplify processes.
- •Support Neutron integration engineers in developing and enabling day-to-day execution of the 1 st and 2 nd stage vehicle integration, fluid system, avionics, and AFTS. Including:
- •Development and refinement of inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures.
- •Collect and document feedback for design and manufacturing teams through lessons learned during the build.
- •Develop clear work instructions to ensure good communication between engineering and technicians.
- •Contribute, develop, and own build procedures and documentation of non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements.
- •Maintain integrated planning documents that are inclusive of Launch Vehicle configurations and work scope.
- •Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle processing and ensure required testing abilities.
- •Develop, build, and maintain Neutron processing facilities.
- •Closely collaborate with management staff and peers from other departments and highly skilled technicians on daily routine
- •Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals.
This position can be hired as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I or a Senior Manufacturing Engineer II.
As a senior manufacturing engineer i
- •Bachelor of Science degree in industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or related degree required.
- •5+years of experience in building and testing hardware associated with space launch vehicles or similar aerospace and defense hardware. (internships and school projects qualify)
- •Demonstrated ability to model with 3D CAD, produce prints, and work with large assemblies
As a senior manufacturing engineer ii
- •Bachelor of Science degree in industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or related degree required.
- •8+years of experience in building and testing hardware associated with space launch vehicles or similar aerospace and defense hardware. (internships and school projects qualify)
- •Demonstrated ability to model with 3D CAD, produce prints, and work with large assemblies
Would be nice to have
- +Proven ability to interface with multidisciplinary functions of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
- +Experience and demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive work instructions and test procedures.
- +Experience working directly with launch vehicle and/or launch vehicle hardware and subsystems including, avionics, high pressure gas, structures, electrical, and mechanical.
- +Experience working on build, test of complex assemblies at the system and sub-system level.
- +Demonstrated experience managing complex projects which led to successful outcomes
- +Experience working in a fast-paced environment
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), 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, access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and free snacks/drinks onsite.
Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
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