Rocket Lab · 16 hours ago
Senior Marine Engineer I
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. The Senior Marine Engineer I will support the Neutron Recovery team, responsible for onboard mechanical and electrical equipment, and will oversee repairs and operations on the recovery barge.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be responsible for periodic checks and visual inspections of equipment such as, but not limited to engines, motors, pumps, batteries, gauges and valves
Maintain required logs, ledgers and work orders regarding the overall performance of the barge's equipment by monitoring various computer devices, meters, and gauges
Performs routine tasks such as hooking up hoses, cleaning up, and assisting with fuel transfer operations
Assist the Port Engineer and other crew members when conducting repairs or performing routine maintenance
Makes periodic checks and visually inspects equipment such as, but not limited to: engines, motors, pumps, batteries, gauges, and valves
Travel 25%-50% of the time to Rocket Lab sites in the US and overseas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Marine Engineering discipline or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
5+ years experience as a Marine Engineer working in the maritime industry
Will consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Must have a valid TWIC card
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
Preferred
Marine offshore or salvage operations experience
1+ years experience as Watch Engineer or 'Engineer-of-the-Watch' or prior watch standing experience in engine rooms or heavy machinery
Previous experience working on or recovering launch vehicles or aerospace hardware
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
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
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