Rocket Lab · 2 hours ago
Quality Engineer II
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft manufacturing. The Quality Engineer II will support the development and production of advanced optical payloads and systems for space and ISR missions, ensuring products meet quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute inspection methods to verify product quality and workmanship
Ensure products comply with internal procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards such as AS9100
Investigate products and process nonconformances and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
Generate, manage, and close Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Reports, and support MRB/FRB activities
Provide quality training and guidance to production and engineering teams on workmanship standards, procedures, ESD, and FOD
Coordinate and document calibration activities and maintain metrology controls
Support and maintain compliance with ESD and FOD programs across production and integration areas
Perform inspections, review inspection data, and document results and findings
Collect, analyze, and trend quality data using digital tools such as Power Apps and Power BI to support data-driven decision making
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor quality metrics, nonconformance trends, corrective action effectiveness, and process performance
Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits as required
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability of processes
The Quality Engineer will support, analyze, and report on quality performance using data-driven metrics
Travel as required to support test campaigns, supplier activities, audits, source inspections, and program milestones
Perform other duties as assigned in support of quality, compliance, and program execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment
Experience working within a Quality Management System; AS9100 experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of NCRs, CAPA, MRB/FRB, ESD, and FOD controls
Experience with inspection and test activities, metrology, and calibration systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
Experience analyzing quality data and presenting metrics using tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, or similar data visualization platforms
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, production, supply chain, and program teams
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting spaceflight hardware or optical/electro-optical systems
ASQ Quality Engineer or Quality Technician certification
Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors in a regulated environment
Familiarity with aerospace customer audits and government contracts
Experience developing or enhancing Power Apps workflows and Power BI dashboards for quality or manufacturing metrics
Active U.S. Government security clearance
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
2025-12-30
2025-12-28
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