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Manufacturing Engineer II

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket 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.

NEUTRONNeutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

IIWe are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineerto be based at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing technologies and processes used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

Plan and 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 1stand 2ndstage vehicle integration, fluid system, avionics, and AFTS.

Including:

Development and refinement of inspection, repairetrofit, assembly and system test procedures.

Collect and document feedback for design and manufacturing teams through lessons learned during the build.

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.

Develop, build, and maintain Neutron processing facilities.

Closely collaborate with management staff and peers from other departments and highly skilled technicians on daily routineManage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

IBachelor of Science degree in industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or related degree required.2+ years of experience in building and testing hardware associated with space launch vehicles or similar aerospace and defense hardware. (internships and school projects qualify)Demonstrated ability to model with 3D CAD, produce prints, and work with large assemblies

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Proven ability to interface with multidisciplinary functions of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.

Experience and demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive work instructions and test procedures.

Experience working ...For full information see follow application link. Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.