Quality Engineer II - Reaction Wheels

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Rocket Lab

Auckland, NZ

On-site

Posted March 9, 2026

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.

SPACE SYSTEMS

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 defence sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

QUALITY ENGINEER II – REACTION WHEELS

Based on-site at our Auckland, NZ facility the Quality Engineer II – Reaction Wheels we are looking for is an experienced engineer with a keen eye for detail and relentless pursuit for continuous improvement. Someone with Quality Engineering and troubleshooting experience, who embraces challenges and can work with a team to improve overall quality performance. If you have a passion for aerospace and a track record of maintaining the highest quality standards in a fast-paced environment, you might be the Quality Engineer we are searching for.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

Running Non-Conformance reports and working with manufacturing engineers to perform root cause investigations and implementation of appropriate containment and corrective actions.
Identifying processes failures and manage root causes of non-conformances.
Implement and maintain QMS in accordance with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100).
Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and conduct internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the QMS.
Create and manage comprehensive documentation for QMS processes, procedures, and policies if needed.
Deploying PFMEA tools, techniques & training to support targeted improvement actions.
Driving the continuous improvement and product quality of Composite and Metallic structure and mechanical assemblies.
Creation of internal and external qua