Avionics & Test Manufacturing Engineer I – Launch-Ready

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

401(k) with company match

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO) and/

HDHP with significant HSA companycon"

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending and dependent care

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% discount on company merch

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I focusing on avionics and test in our California facilities. You will test, debug, and optimize manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical systems while supporting design for manufacturability and cross-functional collaboration.

You will contribute to reducing cycle times, improving quality, and enabling scale-up as Rocket Lab expands its launch capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or similar.
• Technical experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience solving problems in complex manufacturing systems.
• Ability to effectively deliver on complex assignments with autonomy.
• Foundational knowledge in complex manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on technical experience debugging electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Testing and avionics focus within manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting production issues and optimizing processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Autonomy

Complex processes

Electro-mechanical debugging

Education

Engineering degree (EE/ME/Mechatronics/CE)

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I focusing on avionics and test in our California facilities. You will test, debug, and optimize manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical systems while supporting design for manufacturability and cross-functional collaboration.

You will contribute to reducing cycle times, improving quality, and enabling scale-up as Rocket Lab expands its launch capabilities.