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Manufacturing Engineer II - Propulsion

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA

Posted Nov 9, 2026

Est. total comp~$199K–$304K

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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 humanity’s 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.

ENGINEERING 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.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - PROPULSION

Based out of Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer II - Propulsion   is responsible for overseeing the introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions as related to both Launch and Space Systems engines. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors and investors.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: …

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Job inventory

Required 4 items

  • 2y

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field

Experience: 2+ years of experience in professional engineering in a highly regulated manufacturing environment

Skills and tools: 5S

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 5 items

Education: Master's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace

Skills and tools: TIG welding, Additive manufacturing, CNC, FMEA

Also in the posting: on-site

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