Rocket Lab · 2 days ago
Senior Facilities Engineer
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and advanced spacecraft manufacturing. The Senior Facilities Engineer will be critical in designing and optimizing the infrastructure for Neutron’s manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient operations and seamless integration of facilities systems with production requirements.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement factory layouts, equipment selection, and commissioning plans to support production needs
Translate manufacturing and process requirements into facilities specifications, including electrical load, HVAC, utilities (air, nitrogen, vacuum), and other critical systems
Plan, justify, and execute capital projects for facility upgrades, equipment installations, and layout improvements to meet production volume requirements
Prepare business cases for capital investments and oversee their implementation
Apply Lean principles to facilities design and production system development, ensuring efficient use of space, manpower, and resources
Collaborate with stakeholders to introduce automation and ensure seamless integration with MRP and quality systems
Work closely with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and production teams to align facilities systems with operational goals
Support Value Stream Mapping exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, and cell design processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace)
5+ years of experience in facilities engineering or manufacturing environments
Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting production facilities and infrastructure
Proficiency with CAD systems such as NX or SolidWorks
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies
Preferred
Advanced engineering degree (preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace)
8+ years of experience in facilities engineering or related roles
Experience transitioning products from design to production in fast-paced, iterative environments
Knowledge of composites manufacturing processes
Experience with heavy equipment, large-scale lifting operations, and structural assembly
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Free snacks/drinks onsite
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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