Manufacturing Engineer Ii/senior - Machining

Rocket Lab

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $155,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
2+ years machine shop experience
Cam software proficiency
This role involves contributing to the machining development of new products and revisions for the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines

Job Summary

  • This role involves contributing to the machining development of new products and revisions for the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines.
  • The successful candidate will select, procure, and install machine shop equipment while developing maintenance and calibration plans.
  • Employees receive a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $155,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits including equity and medical coverage.

Matching Summary

This role involves contributing to the machining development of new products and revisions for the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $155,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Top tier medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 2+ years machine shop experience
  • CAM software proficiency
  • 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment
  • GD&T and inspection methods

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma experience
  • Turbomachinery machining background
  • NX CAM programming skills
  • Capacity modeling and process mapping
  • Additive manufacturing familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
  • 2+ years of machine shop experience (Senior: 5+ years)
  • Experience with 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment
  • Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
  • Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, Green Card, or ITAR eligibility

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