Senior Facilities Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more— all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation, missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Neutron is a medium‑lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high‑assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost‑effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high‑performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean‑sheet development of reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

As a Senior Facilities Engineer, you will be a key driver of Neutron’s production system and facility development, ensuring efficient use of space and resources while meeting complex manufacturing requirements and future growth needs.

• Translate manufacturing, process, and testing requirements into facilities specifications, including electrical, network infrastructure, HVAC, fluids (air, nitrogen, vacuum, water), and other critical systems.
• Ownership of facility layout in NX or Solid Works.
• Plan, justify, and support execution of capital projects for facility upgrades, equipment installations, and layout improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to align facilities systems with operational goals.
• 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 and environmental regulations.
• Support BMS rollout across the production facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or facilities engineering environments.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting production systems and facilities infrastructure with demonstrated results.
• Proficiency with CAD systems such as NX or Solid Works.
• Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.

• Engineering degree (preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace).
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or facilities engineering roles.
• Experience transitioning products from design to production in fast‑paced, iterative environments.
• Knowledge of composites and launch vehicle manufacturing processes.
• Experience with heavy equipment, large‑scale lifting operations, and structural assembly.

• 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.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis…