Project Engineer - Electron

Rocketlab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineering changes end‑to‑end, ensuring EBOM/MBOM accuracy and tight integration with Engineering, Supply Chain and Production. You will drive changes from concept to production and build compelling cost/benefit cases.

Ideal candidates have CAD and manufacturing process knowledge, experience with engineering change management, and strong communication skills to coordinate across teams under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• CAD and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Engineering change and configuration management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electron engineering changes from idea to production
• Build cost/benefit cases for new changes
• Control EBOM, MBOM and master data releases
• Catch data errors before they reach the production floor
• Improve our change process and tools

Skills

CAD knowledge

Engineering change mgmt

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Risk-based decisions

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PDM/ERP experience

Part numbering knowledge

Job description

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.

ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:

Engineering is the heart of Rocket Lab. We build world‑class rockets and spacecraft and we launch them, often.

Great engineering ideas only matter once they're on Electron. Project Engineers are the people who get them there. That's where you come in. Project Engineers own engineering changes end to end, keep the vehicle's Bill of Materials and master data accurate, and work with Engineering, Supply Chain and Production to keep the launch manifest on track.

Some jobs have deadlines. Ours have launch windows. If you like moving fast, chasing down details, and seeing your work leave the pad, this is the role.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Lead Electron engineering changes from idea to production
• Build cost/benefit cases for new changes
• Control EBOM, MBOM and master data releases
• Catch data errors before they reach the production floor
• Improve our change process and tools

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• An engineering degree and 1+ years of relevant experience
• CAD, drawing and manufacturing process knowledge
• Engineering change and configuration management experience
• Calm under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• Risk based decision making

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• PDM, ERP or project management experience
• Knowledge of part numbering and revision schemes

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out‑think, out‑work, and out‑pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorisations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.