Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Electrical
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 14 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 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
The Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Electrical at Rocket Lab is responsible for overseeing the industrialization of suppliers for electrical hardware. This role involves leading supplier selection, process qualification, and production ramp while ensuring compliance with quality standards. The engineer will work closely with procurement and engineering teams, conduct capability assessments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar) for Senior Supplier Development Engineer I or 8 years for Senior Supplier Development Engineer II
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, and statistical process capability (Cpk/Ppk)
- Experience conducting DFM reviews and translating design intent into manufacturing and quality requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation
- 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
Worth weighing
- Position requires proactive engagement with suppliers and may involve high-pressure decision-making
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work hours
- Role involves hands-on work and may require time spent on the shop floor
- Salary range is broad and will be determined on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to uncertainty for candidates
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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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