Rocket Lab Corporation
Manufacturing Engineer I - Avionics and Test
About this role
Rocket Lab seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I focused on avionics and test systems to debug electro-mechanical hardware, optimize production processes, and support design-for-manufacturability initiatives. You'll troubleshoot production issues, collaborate across teams, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
What you'll do
- Debug and troubleshoot electro-mechanical and avionics systems in production
- Optimize manufacturing processes for quality, cost, and build rate
- Support product design for manufacturability and production transition
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements
- Conduct environmental acceptance and production acceptance testing
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
What they're looking for
- Electro-mechanical systems debugging
- Manufacturing and process engineering
- Test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, sensors)
- Environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum)
- DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis
- Technical problem-solving in complex systems
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Production line design and support
Benefits
- Company stock as part of compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Comprehensive medical (HMO, PPO, HDHP), dental, and vision coverage
- Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Onsite fitness centers, subsidized EV charging, and employee discounts
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Rocket Lab Corporation
Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.
View all jobs at Rocket Lab CorporationLikely interview questions
- Describe a time you debugged a complex electro-mechanical system—what was your approach and how did you identify the root cause?
- Tell us about your experience transitioning a product from design into full production. What challenges did you face?