Senior Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Rocket Lab USA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer I - Facilities to support maintenance, operations, and improvements for the SolAero facilities, ensuring high availability of critical systems.

You will lead building systems, translate requirements into specs, plan capital upgrades, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying Lean principles and maintaining OSHA/compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing or facilities engineering
• 9+ years experience in lieu of a degree
• Facilities and equipment maintenance in an Aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to plan, direct, and implement complex projects on time and within budget
• Experience with heavy equipment, large-scale lifting operations, and structural assembly

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to manage building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety, and waste management
• Translate requirements into facilities specifications (electrical, network infrastructure, HVAC, fluids)
• Plan, justify, and support capital projects for facility upgrades, equipment installations, and layout improvements
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and subcontractors to ensure facilities equipment meets safety and operational standards
• Develop maintenance policy and procedures to ensure optimal building and equipment function
• Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards and budget guidelines
• Apply Lean principles to facilities design and production system development
• Support FAT, SAT, and production commissioning
• Support EHS to ensure facility compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, implementing corrective actions, and preventive maintenance
• Monitor equipment performance, conduct evaluations, and implement upgrades

Skills

HVAC experience

Facilities engineering

Project management

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

9+ years experience without degree

Job description

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer I - Facilities to support maintenance, operations, and improvements for the SolAero facilities, ensuring high availability of critical systems.

You will lead building systems, translate requirements into specs, plan capital upgrades, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while applying Lean principles and maintaining OSHA/compliance.