Senior Panel Manufacturing Engineer I
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ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018 becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad an advanced 13tonne payload class reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope NASA Psyche Mission Artemis I Mars Ingenuity helicopter and more.
Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!
SPACE SYSTEMS
Rocket Labs Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels flight software reaction wheels and star trackers separation systems radios and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers technicians and designers who design create and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial government and defense sectors or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.
SENIOR PANEL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I
Based out of Rocket Labs site in Albuquerque NM the Senior Panel Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining processes for building advanced solar panels for space applications and ensuring they wont fail on orbit. You will support the Panel Engineering Manager and the Production organization with deliverables required for internal leadership board of directors and investors.Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects delivering on the impossible and making an impact on the future of space!
WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:
- Use your experience with the design construction manufacturing methods and operating principles of series interconnected multijunction solar cell to make strong technical decisions.
- Use your detailed understanding of parallel gap resistance welding mechanical fixturing for high throughput assembly and additive manufacturing techniques to guide a team in building strong production process control systems.
- Combine the understanding described above to support current manufacturing capability and develop systems to monitor/improve/expand the existing processes by leading a small group of area engineers
- Use analysis tools such as Excel JMP and presentation tools such as Word and Powerpoint to develop and present results of experiments to internal groups
- Use your experience writing technical documents to help develop a set of standard work instructions for new and existing processes
- Ensure that the manufacturing floors are consistently getting the level of immediate technical support they require to be successful and Do the Impossible.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with operators technicians engineers and managers.
- Grow the skills and capabilities of a strong team focused on supporting Manufacturing processes
YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in electrical aerospace mechanical or any relevant engineering field
- 5 years related experience supporting a manufacturing line in an engineering role
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
- 8 years related experience supporting a manufacturing line in an engineering role
- Attention to detail and previous demonstrated experience with writing technical instruction documents
- Experience translating technical requirements into actionable specifications
- Experience designing tooling and mechanical solutions to support a manufacturing line or process
- Experience with any programming or scripting is a plus as is SQL experience
- Experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) to understand whether a process is performing as intended
- Experience with parallel gap resistance welding polymeric adhesives wiring or mechanical fixturing processes
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.
- Regularly required to sit use hands and fingers operate computer keyboard and controls and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings
- Occasional exposure to dust fumes and moderate levels of noise.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people outthink outwork and outpace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
