Senior Quality Engineer I, Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer I to promote a quality culture across the product lifecycle, ensuring AS9100 compliance and customer requirements.

You’ll lead the QMS, drive corrective actions and audits, manage supplier quality, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver reliable spacecraft hardware. 5+ years in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience implementing cross-functional projects in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a quality culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design reviews and new product development.
• Monitor product performance and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Lead quality improvements, audits, and corrective actions as required.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Cross-functional Projects

Tools

SQL Queries

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer I to promote a quality culture across the product lifecycle, ensuring AS9100 compliance and customer requirements.

You’ll lead the QMS, drive corrective actions and audits, manage supplier quality, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver reliable spacecraft hardware. 5+ years in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this role.