Senior Manufacturing Engineer I/II – Assembly, Integration and Test
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 28 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I/II at Rocket Lab, you will focus on the assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality production, conducting feasibility studies, and driving process improvements. You will also take ownership of production lines, diagnose failures, and support development builds to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on assembly, integration, and test of complex systems (preferably in the aerospace or automotive industry) for Senior Manufacturing Engineer I, or 8+ years for Senior Manufacturing Engineer II.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment used in assembly and integration.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA) and PLM systems.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in the related engineering field.
- Experience in the aerospace industry, particularly with launch vehicles or spacecraft.
- Familiarity with composite materials and structures.
- Hands-on experience with automation and robotics in manufacturing.
- Experience with environmental testing (vibration, thermal, vacuum) and associated test equipment.
What you get
- Competitive base pay with company stock as part of total compensation package.
- Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock).
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution).
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed; total compensation varies based on experience and qualifications.
- Role may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and occasional exposure to noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
- Position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR regulations.
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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