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 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 and 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, all 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 high 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 I, 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.

• Develop and implement production system designs, including factory layouts, work cell designs, and equipment commissioning plans
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, tooling, and layout upgrades to meet production volume requirements, including preparation of business cases
• Streamline flow of raw materials, finished goods, flight parts, and indirect goods through the factory by working with supply chain and manufacturing engineers
• Review and support Value Stream Mapping exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, and production workflows
• Take a learn first approach to production systems development and facilitate continuous improvement with key stakeholders
• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to BMS
• Translate manufacturing, process, 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
• 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 complaint with OSHA, and environmental regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, aerospace or other technical engineering discipline)
• 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,…