Packaging Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $72,000 - $90,000 usd; bonus/equity: compyny...
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Design primary secondary tertiary packaging
Develop packaging specifications drawings boms
Lead ista transit compression drop vibration testing
** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Packaging Engineer I for their Long Beach, CA location. The role involves designing and optimizing packaging systems to ensure product protection and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally with various teams. **

Job Summary

  • Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and complete spacecraft design while developing the Neutron reusable launch vehicle.
  • The Packaging Engineer will partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, quality, logistics, and suppliers to deliver innovative and scalable packaging solutions.
  • Employees receive a robust benefits package including top tier medical HMO, 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

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** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Packaging Engineer I for their Long Beach, CA location. The role involves designing and optimizing packaging systems to ensure product protection and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally with various teams. **

Salary

Base: $72,000 - $90,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Top tier medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 3 weeks vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design primary secondary tertiary packaging
  • Develop packaging specifications drawings BOMs
  • Lead ISTA transit compression drop vibration testing
  • Optimize packaging for automation manufacturability
  • Conduct root cause analysis for failures

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with external suppliers
  • Strong understanding of materials like corrugate foam plastics

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience
  • 4+ years of total work experience
  • Must be US citizen lawful permanent resident or eligible for ITAR authorizations

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, Green Card, refugee/asylum status, or eligibility for required authorizations

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