Senior Equipment Engineer I Facilities

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab were not just launching rockets were building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space like solar panels flight software star trackers optical systems separation systems radios and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1700 missions ranging from interplanetary exploration in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft payloads and components for missions to the Moon and Mars working with partners including NASA the Space Development Agency and the U.S. Space Force. Whether its a single high-performance spacecraft constellation or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

SENIOR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER I - FACILITIES

As a Senior Equipment Engineer based in Albuquerque New Mexico is responsible to support facilities maintenance operations and improvement projects for our SolAero facilities. It also encompasses equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance responsibilities. You will be supporting internal leadership to ensure all facility equipment is up to current standards and can support SolAeros production facility with the highest availability possible.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Develop and execute plan to manage all building systems including mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC safety and waste management.
• Translate manufacturing processes and testing requirements into facilities specifications including electrical network infrastructure HVAC fluids (air nitrogen vacuum water) and other critical systems.
• Plan justify and support execution of capital projects for facility upgrades equipment installations and layout improvements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations maintenance and subcontractors to ensure facilities equipment meets safety and operational standards.
• Develop maintenance policy and procedures that ensure the optimal functioning of buildings grounds and associated equipment.
• Ensure facilities maintenance work follows safety standards conforms to specifications and that work orders are tracked and completed within the budgeted guidelines
• Apply Lean principles to facilities design and production system development ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Support equipment selection Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and production commissioning.
• Support EHS to ensure facility is compliant with OSHA environmental regulations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues implementing corrective actions and performing preventive maintenance.
• Monitoring equipment performance conducting evaluations and implementing upgrades to optimize efficiency.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace) AND5 years of experience in manufacturing or facilities engineering environments (specifically HVAC pneumatics controls and steam) OR
  • 9 years of experience in manufacturing or facilities engineering environments (specifically HVAC pneumatics controls and steam) in lieu of a degree.
• Facilities and equipment maintenance experience in an Aerospace Automotive Medical Device or similar heavily regulated manufacturing environment (i.e. cleanroom)
• Demonstrated achievements in planning directing and implementing complex projects on time within budget and with desired functionality.
• Experience with heavy equipment large-scale lifting operations and structural assembly.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Masters Engineering degree (preferably Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical or Aerospace)
• Occupational health & safety skills to include risk assessment policy training project management hazardous substances and safety in manufacturing engineering
• Knowledge and practical experience in emergency management and / or occupational health and workplace hygiene
• Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to be broadly focused while paying attention to detail and concurrently managing multiple efforts
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization including staff business stakeholders and all levels of management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including those necessary for an executive audience.
• Strong conflict resolution negotiation and influential skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced changing and ambiguous environments.
• Proven experience in project management
• Highly organized and detail oriented

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 out-think out-work and out-pace. 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 here ITAR Regulations.