Rocket Lab · 22 hours ago
Manager - Engineering - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. As the Manager - Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers, oversee project execution, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership to Design Engineers, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accountability, and pace
Participate in design reviews and make critical design trade-off decisions
Develop and execute Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Manage department budgets and forecasting to ensure efficient resource allocation
Prioritize and allocate work based on risk assessment and return on investment (ROI)
Drive the continued evolution of the Electron launch vehicle through strategic planning and execution
Unlock production bottlenecks by resolving issues promptly, seeking support when necessary, and driving root cause mitigations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
15+ years in a complex, safety-critical design engineering environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical issues into executive summaries
Proven experience transitioning products from design to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, NX/Unigraphics, Catia)
Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, and Fault Tree Analysis
Experience applying SPC (Statistical Process Control) methods to track process capability
Basic competency with SQL databases and SQL programming
Hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement and building exceptional hardware
Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-09
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