Lead Engineer, Space Production Tooling & GSE

Rocket Lab; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plan (HMO/PPO)

Company-sponsored HSA option

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation + 5 days sick

11 paid holidays per year

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Free snacks/drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Middle River, MD seeks a Lead Engineer for our Tooling, Test, and Infrastructure team based out of our newest production facility. The Lead Engineer will develop, implement, and improve tooling, GSE, and test for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.

The role leads a team of engineers, coordinates production tooling and ground support equipment design, and guides qualification tests while collaborating with structures, facilities, and operations to scale production and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering design experience.
• Experience in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Engineers responsible for tooling, GSE, and test for Neutron.
• Coordinate a team focused on production tooling, GSE, and test to scale production and improve assembly accuracy.
• Develop training plans to ensure technicians are qualified to perform tasks; participate in major capital projects to introduce new techniques.

Skills

Leadership experience

Engineering design

Team coordination

Production tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Rocket Lab in Middle River, MD seeks a Lead Engineer for our Tooling, Test, and Infrastructure team based out of our newest production facility. The Lead Engineer will develop, implement, and improve tooling, GSE, and test for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.

The role leads a team of engineers, coordinates production tooling and ground support equipment design, and guides qualification tests while collaborating with structures, facilities, and operations to scale production and ensure