About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Our team is 500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented.
While other companies talk about it, we do it!
About the role
As a Special Projects Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will be required to work on projects to develop new space components that support the company evolution from a launch provider to an end-to-end space solutions company. Rocket Lab is currently combining manufacturing capabilities and innovative technologies to make world-leading satellite hardware accessible to more customers, in a high growth industry.
We are looking for someone who has a strong attention to detail, and a passion for design for manufacturing. Key attributes for this role are being extremely action orientated with the ability to move at pace. Strong analytical skills are important and innovative approaches are welcome.
This position will work closely and develop strong relationships with a variety of different Engineers, Technicians, and subject matter experts across a range of departments to enable the manufacturing and testing of satellites components.
Essential skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or related
5+ years experience as a Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer ideally for rotating electric machines
Hands on technical experience debugging complex systems within a Manufacturing environment
Understanding of electrical schematics and electronics manufacturing (PCB, PCBA and electromechanical assemblies)
Strong communicator, with 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
Implementation of large-scale capital expenditure
As well as a being a career-defining role,working at Rocket Lab means being part of meaningful projects with world-leading experts.
Collaboration is at our core- every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference.
We get things done. Our team is nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. While other companies talk about it, we do it. This means projects get the green light faster and ideas are put into practice rapidly.
Everyone works on the big stuff.This isn’t a huge aerospace company where you get lost in bureaucracy and end up a tiny cog in a giant machine. At Rocket Lab, your work directly impacts the success of each mission. Everyone’s voice is heard, and everyone can contribute major projects. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in developing space systems that change the way we access space.
