Senior Facilities Equipment Engineer (Space Systems)

Socket.dev; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer I - Facilities based in Albuquerque, NM. You will support facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects for our SolAero facilities, ensuring high availability of critical systems and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include managing building systems, translating processes into facility specs, planning capital projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing or facilities engineering (HVAC, pneumatics, controls, steam).
• 9+ years of experience in manufacturing or facilities engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in regulated environments (aerospace/medical device) and with heavy equipment.
• Proven ability to plan, direct, and complete complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with heavy equipment, large-scale lifting, and structural assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to manage building systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, safety, waste).
• Translate processes into facilities specifications including electrical and network infrastructure.
• Plan and support capital projects for upgrades and installations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and subcontractors to meet safety and operational standards.
• Develop maintenance policies to ensure optimal building performance.
• Ensure work follows safety standards and stays within budget.
• Apply Lean principles to facilities design and production systems.
• Support equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.
• Support EHS to ensure OSHA compliance.
• Troubleshoot, implement corrective actions, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement efficiency upgrades.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer I - Facilities based in Albuquerque, NM. You will support facilities maintenance, operations, and improvement projects for our SolAero facilities, ensuring high availability of critical systems and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include managing building systems, translating processes into facility specs, planning capital projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.