Manufacturing Engineer I/II
Rocket LabMaryland, United States
Posted April 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space.
Job Description
Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies and processes for the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing the build and integration of Neutron and associated flight hardware, and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive work instructions and test procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or related degree
- Experience in building and testing hardware associated with space launch vehicles or similar aerospace and defense hardware
- Demonstrated ability to model with 3D CAD, produce prints, and work with large assemblies
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO
- PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- discounted employee stock purchase program
- free snacks/drinks onsite