Senior Manufacturing EngineerActive$188K
The opportunity
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. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…
What you'll do
Plan and execute the build and integration of Neutron and associated flight hardware.
Develop con-ops, design, and drive build of associated ground support tooling: and processes for handling components, large assemblies, and integrated modules.
Develop build methods to increase throughput, reduce opportunities for errors, and simplify processes.
Support Neutron integration engineers in developing and enabling day-to-day: execution of the 1 st and 2 nd stage vehicle integration, fluid system, avionics, and AFTS. Including:
Development and refinement of inspection, repair/retrofit, assembly and system test procedures.
Collect and document feedback for design and manufacturing teams through lessons learned during the build.
What they're looking for
- Develop clear work instructions to ensure good communication between engineering and technicians.
- Contribute, develop, and own build procedures and documentation of: non-conformances into actionable items and system improvements.
- Maintain integrated planning documents that are inclusive of Launch Vehicle configurations and work scope.
- Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle processing and ensure required testing abilities.
