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Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Composites

Rocket Lab Corporation · Middle River, MD

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
66 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 64 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
310 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Composites at Rocket Lab, you will focus on developing and improving composite manufacturing processes for the Neutron Launch Vehicle. Your responsibilities will include designing tooling, overseeing production processes, leading problem-solving initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. You will also contribute to facility projects and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.
  • 5+ years of composite manufacturing experience.

Nice to have

  • Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping.
  • Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design.
  • Experience in Automated Fiber Placement technology.
  • Experience both Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave composite manufacturing techniques.
  • Experience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite components.

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools you will be using, which may affect your ability to assess the role's technical relevance.
  • The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, which could impact work-life balance.

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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