About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company dedicated to providing responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more, all aimed at making space more accessible. The rockets and satellites we engineer and launch facilitate some of the most ambitious and crucial space missions worldwide, contributing to scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change mitigation, national security, and innovative technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has rapidly become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, successfully delivering over 230 satellites to orbit, while we continue to develop Neutron, our forthcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle intended for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division designs and fabricates an extensive array of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
As part of Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing team, you will be integral to our operations—working with advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to bring our rockets, satellites, and satellite components to life. Utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, you will transform engineering designs into tangible products, delivering high-quality hardware on schedule and within budget.
We are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our innovative team. If you are a high-performing professional with a background in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering, we invite you to explore the opportunities we have available. If you meet at least 50% of the qualifications listed in this job description, we encourage you to apply—there’s a variety of positions open.

