Senior Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics & Test

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p>

<p>Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">MANUFACTURING</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Manufacturing Engineering powers Rocket Lab’s factories from concept to full-scale production. We turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build and optimize the systems that make them real, and constantly push for faster, better, smarter ways to build. We engineer the factories that build the rockets, boosting quality, cutting cost, and accelerating build rate. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - AVIONICS</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">& TEST</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">This role centers on testing and avionics, involving hands-on debugging of electro-mechanical and avionics systems, optimizing manufacturing processes, and supporting product design for manufacturability. It also includes troubleshooting production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements. </span> <span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - AVIONICS</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">& TEST</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or similar</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">8 + years of technical</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience solving problems in complex manufacturing systems </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to effectively deliver on complex assignments</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">with autonomy </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Foundational knowledge in complex manufacturing processes </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on technical experience debugging electro-mechanical systems </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Working experience with environmental acceptance/production acceptance testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting a production line and/or build area </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience with DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, root cause and corrective action </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span> <strong><em><span data-contrast="auto">This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.</span></em></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.</em></p>

<p><em>Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, <strong>you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package</strong>, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.</em></p>

<p><em>Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.</em></p>

<p><em>Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.</em></p>

<p><em>Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.</em></p></div><div class="title">Total Compensation (base and equity)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$164,500</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$233,275 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Base Salary</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$132,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$176,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT TO EXPECT</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

<p>Important information:</p>

<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:</strong></span></p>

<p><em>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR <a href="https://urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.pmddtc.state.gov_-3Fid-3Dddtc-5Fkb-5Farticle-5Fpage-26sys-5Fid-3D24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987&d=DwMFog&c=N_fLK0KxmM34zjMadXHMx_SQYmXWO3FX0MRVr1hBcn4&r=prjnch9sxomG2ahCicblmM3m-FuPObepspoR1qvWq2I&m=ExC44mBPk2emo4Fr0xPSGZN0UraQ1ZtkDTxwR7iWw5rixcFQb-Wjlv7lJcecLldz&s=0lfm4LyRtFwK220WHBK11DGHWSVvVhQEcfa5G_2Nf18&e=">here</a>.</em></p>

<p><em>Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</em></p>

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