Senior Quality Engineer I — Space Systems QA

Rocket Lab; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer I at our Albuquerque, NM site to uphold AS9100 compliance and drive quality culture across product lifecycles. You will lead quality initiatives, manage the QMS, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure defect-free products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in relevant fields, with strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Travel for off-site testing and audits may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering related field.
• 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 product development.
• Monitor product performance and ensure compliance with specifications and AS9100.
• Lead quality improvements, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage QMS processes and internal audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SQL

QMS software

Adobe Acrobat / Microsoft Office

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer I at our Albuquerque, NM site to uphold AS9100 compliance and drive quality culture across product lifecycles. You will lead quality initiatives, manage the QMS, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure defect-free products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in relevant fields, with strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Travel for off-site testing and audits may be required.