Propulsion Build Engineer II - Space Hardware

Devopsroles; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No specific perks listed

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Mississippi (NASA Stennis facility) is seeking a Build Engineer to own the Archimedes engine build, implement shop floor improvements, and develop procedures for assembly, integration, and checkout. You will support technicians, coordinate parts, and drive hardware improvements in a fast-paced propulsion environment.

The role offers hands-on problem solving in a high-ownership setting, with opportunities to contribute to high cadence testing and continuous process optimization at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, integration or assembly environment.
• Experience with propulsion systems, complex mechanical assemblies, or shop floor operations.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, hands-on technical problems in real time.

Responsibilities

• Own the build process for the Archimedes engine and related propulsion hardware at the test site.
• Design and implement improvements to shop floor layout and flow to optimize efficiency, safety, and quality of engine builds, including designing and purchasing of specialty tooling and equipment where needed.
• Develop, document, and improve procedures for assembly, integration and check-out operations.
• Create and maintain engine build work orders to ensure accurate and traceable assembly operations.
• Support technicians performing engine build work, resolving blockers, clarifying build requirements, and providing hands-on guidance as needed.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of engine parts and materials required for engine builds and rebuilds to support high cadence engine testing.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement design changes, resolve non-conformances, and drive hardware improvements.
• Maintain consistency with production operations at Neutron production sites by aligning build processes and standards wherever possible.
• Lead and participate in problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Manufacturing operations

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD/PLM

Job description

Rocket Lab in Mississippi (NASA Stennis facility) is seeking a Build Engineer to own the Archimedes engine build, implement shop floor improvements, and develop procedures for assembly, integration, and checkout. You will support technicians, coordinate parts, and drive hardware improvements in a fast-paced propulsion environment.

The role offers hands-on problem solving in a high-ownership setting, with opportunities to contribute to high cadence testing and continuous process optimization at