ABOUT ROCKET LAB 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 the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. S.

rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. NEUTRON Neutron 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 II / SENIOR - FLUID SYSTEMS Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems will develop, implement, and continuously improve the propulsion component, assembly, and integration manufacturing process through strong working knowledge of additive manufacturing, machining, welding, assembly, integration, tooling, test, and quality techniques.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Develop, perform, and qualify precision welding and fabrication of tubing components according to aerospace specifications. Utilize TIG, MIG, OTW and other welding methods to achieve the required structural integrity. Conduct thorough inspections of welded components, employing NDE/NDT methods to identify and rectify defects.

Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and implement design specifications.

Requirements

, including preparation of business cases Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist (This position can be hired as a Manufacturing Engineer II or Senior Manufacturing Engineer Level) YOU’LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS

AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - FLUID SYSTEMS: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline 2+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning Experience setting up and/or operating a tube shop or build area YOU’LL BRING THESE

AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – FLUID SYSTEMS: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline 5+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning Experience setting up and o

Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Welding