Manufacturing Engineer II - Avionics

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. 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 13-tonne 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 1,700 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! ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB: Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You'll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer based at Rocket Lab's site in Auckland, you will have the opportunity to support the production team to achieve the required production rates with the right quality. In this role you will help develop improvements to the production process within a high-growth, high-consequence production environment. To be successful in this role, you will take ownership of production lines, remove production blockers, understand vehicle risk, and improve manufacturing processes and products to improve build rate and product yield. There are also opportunities to development new products and processes, leveraging your strong working knowledge of best-practice manufacturing through prototyping, test, and integration. Join a driven team that's tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space! YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering Experience with electrical hardware systems, PCBA Assemblies, or instrumentation and control systems Experience designing and debugging electrical test infrastructure or automated test systems Experience developing basic automation or data analysis scripting in Python, C or similar Hands-on technical experience debugging complex electrical or software systems within a production environment Proven ability to deliver engineeri ... (truncated, view full listing at source)