Space Systems Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical
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Rocket Lab
Job Description
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 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.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.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.
ABOUT SPACE SYSTEMS AT ROCKET LAB:
Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
This position will work closely, and develop strong relationships with other Engineers, Technicians and subject matter experts across a range of departments to enable effective production, test and operation of Rocket Lab Spacecraft.
The primary purpose of the Space Systems Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical is to facilitate and optimise production of Spacecraft systems and sub-systems for a high-growth, high-consequence production environment, ensuring best-practice manufacturing principles are employed to meet stringent deadlines.
- Taking ownership of Spacecraft mechanical production lines
- Supporting build of Spacecraft mechanical systems in a hands-on capacity
- Practicing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
- Managing project timelines
- Understanding technical and program risks
- Leading non-conformance and root cause analysis investigations
- Creating technical documentation
- Advising on design improvements for components, subsystems, procedures, equipment and tooling
- Driving action towards achieving departmental KPIs
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering
- Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of common mechanical mechanisms, assembly processes, fluid delivery systems and associated testing
- Proven ability to deliver KPI’s (with little to no supervision) on schedule, as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
- Can-do approach and flexibility to thrive around growing teams and processes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven risk assessment and risk-based decision-making skills
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- Working experience with environmental acceptance/production acceptance testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal and vacuum
- Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and pressure s
