Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics & Test

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%股票

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

50% merch store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II focused on Avionics & Test in Long Beach, CA. You will test, debug, and improve avionics systems and manufacturing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive manufacturability and efficiency in a fast-paced space manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in an engineering field and 2+ years in manufacturing/production engineering, with a strong hands-on approach and problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience debugging electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience solving problems in complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to deliver on complex assignments with autonomy.
• Foundational knowledge of complex manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Testing and avionics focus with hands-on debugging in manufacturing.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and support design for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive process improvements.

Skills

Hands-on debugging

Complex manufacturing systems

Autonomy in assignments

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics & Test

Long Beach, CA

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 to 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 rockethas 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.

MANUFACTURING

Manufacturing Engineering powers Rocket Lab’s factories from concept to fullscale production. We turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build and optimize the systems that make them real, and constantly push for faster, better, smarter ways to build. We engineer the factories that build the rockets, boosting quality, cutting cost, and accelerating build rate.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - AVIONICS & TEST

his role centers on testing and avionics, involving hands-on debugging of electro-mechanical and avionics systems, optimizing manufacturing processes, and supporting product design for manufacturability. It also includes troubleshooting production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or similar

2 + years of technicalexperience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment

Hands-on experience solving problems in complex manufacturing systems

Ability to effectivelydeliver oncomplex assignmentswith autonomy

Foundational knowledge in complex manufacturing processes

Hands-on technical experience debugging electro-mechanical systems

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Working experience with environmental acceptance/production acceptance testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum

Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors

Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting a production line and/or build area

Experience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment

Demonstrated experience with DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, rootcauseand corrective action

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.

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 plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

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.

Base Pay Range (CA Only)

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

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.

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 authorizations 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, color, 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.