Lead, Vehicle Integration EngineerNew$146K

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.

What you'll do

• Develop plans for assembly and integration of vehicle components and systems: including fluid systems, avionics, structures and mechanisms, thermal protection, and flight termination.

• Oversee and maintain scheduling of work cell activities on a weekly timescale: and ensure alignment with high level programmatic milestones

• Coordinate with supporting teams such as GSE (Ground Systems Engineering) and: GST (General Support Technicians) to ensure tooling, fixturing, lift equipment, and work platforms are ready and available for integration and test activities.

• Manage resources across different vehicle modules to best align with program: milestones. Coordinate with other leads such as Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Ground Systems Engineering to manage resources across the program.

• Mentor and develop team members to exemplify Rocket Lab’s core values while leading by example

• Provide technical guidance on developing work instructions, best technical: practices, and contribute to developing curriculum for internal training programs

What they're looking for

• Develop work cell layouts to ensure efficient flow of materials, best use of: floor space, and appropriate communication between engineers and technicians
• Plan and execute integrated system testing for sub-assemblies and module level integrated systems.
• Contribute, develop, and own documentation to support internal quality systems and change management systems
• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering required