Rocket Lab · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion AVAC
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Propulsion AVAC will be responsible for the manufacturing development of Archimedes' second stage nozzle extension, supporting various engineering and production teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Become the manufacturing subject matter expert for the Archimedes second stage nozzle extension
Define and optimize the manufacturing process lifecycle across advanced manufacturing techniques, additive manufacturing, laser welding, and other advanced methods
Holistic ownership of the components and subassemblies, work closely with design, production, and engineering to rapidly produce reliable engine hardware
Contribute to technical reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc
Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance
Collaborate with other Rocket Lab machine shops for general alignment, capability, and support
Work closely with upstream and downstream customers supporting the Neutron project on a global scale
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of experience with machining and fabrication
Experience with testing and development of large, welded structures (GTAW, LBW)
Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
Familiarity with NDE/NDT and validation testing of structures
Preferred
Experience steering design reviews and provide technical expertise in support of design for manufacture, test, and assembly
Experience with large composite, sheet metal, welded and/or fabricated assembles
Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
Experience in methods of fabrication such as forming, welding, machining and Additive Manufacturing (LPBF, DED)
Experience with 3D CAD software and production tooling design
Familiarity with post processing methods such as heat treatments and surface treatments
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
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
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
2026-01-09
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