Senior Facilities Engineer in Middle River

Senior Facilities Engineer I

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.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including top tier medical HMO, PPO and a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include discounted employee stock purchase program and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status; please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Base Pay Range (MD Only): $102,000—$135,000 USD

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, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics 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.

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