Senior Machining Engineer II: Spacecraft Production

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO/PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock equity (bonus/RSU)

EV charging subsidies

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer II specialized in Machining to advance Rutherford engine production and Archimedes development. You’ll lead design-for-manufacture reviews, establish in-house machining capabilities, and push rapid iteration.

Join a fast-growing space company with equity, comprehensive benefits, and a strong total compensation package reflecting experience and impact. Exceptional growth and modular launches await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of machine shop experience.
• Experience in CAM software 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment.
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods.
• 12+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control.
• Select, procure, and install machine shop equipment along with developing maintenance/calibration plans.
• Develop machining capability in-house for the Archimedes components and implement rapid iterations.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction projects belonging to the fabrication department.
• Collaborate with other Rocket Lab machine shops for general alignment, capability, and support.
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and machinist daily.

Skills

Machining experience

CAM software

5-axis CNC

GD&T

Inspection methods

Education

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

Tools

NX CAM programming

3D CAD software

Additive manufacturing (AM)

Welding

Post-processing

Job description

Rocket Lab, headquartered in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer II specialized in Machining to advance Rutherford engine production and Archimedes development. You’ll lead design-for-manufacture reviews, establish in-house machining capabilities, and push rapid iteration.

Join a fast-growing space company with equity, comprehensive benefits, and a strong total compensation package reflecting experience and impact. Exceptional growth and modular launches await.