Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics
Rocket LabAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand ⢠United States
Posted August 14, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Rocket Lab is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in rocket launches and spacecraft operations. The company is renowned for its Electron launch vehicle, the world's most frequently launched orbital small rocket, and is developing advanced rockets like HASTE and Neutron. Rocket Lab designs and manufactures components for satellites and constellations for missions to various celestial bodies, offering unparalleled precision and reliability in the industry.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production and testing processes for Ion Propulsion systems, particularly in the Avionics space systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver Ion Propulsion systems to customers both internally and externally. This position focuses on maintaining and improving quality documentation and implementing process improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years in a quality, project, manufacturing, or design engineering role.
- Bachelorâs degree in electrical, manufacturing, mechanical or material sciences engineering.
- Experience with process and test method validation activities.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning, Metrology, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
- Promession
- Equal employment opportunities