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Manufacturing Engineer I/II

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

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 Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will be involved in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for the Neutron Launch Vehicle. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include planning and executing the build and integration of flight hardware, developing tooling and processes, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure efficient production. You will also document feedback and improve procedures based on lessons learned during the build process.

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 of Science degree in industrial, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or related degree required
  • Experience in building and testing hardware associated with space launch vehicles or similar aerospace and defense hardware (internships and school projects qualify)
  • Demonstrated ability to model with 3D CAD, produce prints, and work with large assemblies

Nice to have

  • Proven ability to interface with multidisciplinary functions of mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive work instructions and test procedures
  • Experience working directly with launch vehicle and/or launch vehicle hardware and subsystems including avionics, high pressure gas, structures, electrical, and mechanical
  • Experience working on build, test of complex assemblies at the system and sub-system level
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects which led to successful outcomes

What you get

  • Anticipated annual equity grant value
  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • Industry-leading 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed, but total compensation ranges from $84,550 to $143,625 USD based on various factors
  • Role involves working in production areas with potential exposure to noise, dust, and fumes
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR regulations

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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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