Manufacturing Engineer - Nightshift
Rocket Lab Corporation
| Company | Rocket Lab Corporation |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Auckland |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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 to 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.
Manufacturing Engineering powers Rocket Lab's factories from concept to full-scale production. We're seeking Manufacturing Engineers across multiple disciplines for our late shift to turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build and optimize the systems that make them real, and constantly push for faster, better, smarter ways to build rockets.
THE OPPORTUNITIES:
We're hiring across four key manufacturing disciplines:
Assembly & Integration – Mechanical, Assembly, Propulsion, Mechanical Test
Avionics & Test – Electronics manufacturing, electrical test, debugging systems
Composites – Advanced materials, resins, ablatives, sandwich structures
Machining – CNC programming, precision manufacturing, GD&T
In your application, please indicate which discipline(s) align with your experience and interests.
SCHEDULE:
4-Day Week (Mon–Thurs) | Late Start | Long Weekends, Every Week
Hours: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
YOU'LL GET TO:
Own & Ship:
Become the expert on products you help build and launch
Help teams hit production goals while maintaining quality
Improve existing products and support new designs
Solve & Fix:
Investigate why things fail and implement fixes
Make calls on whether parts meet flight standards using engineering analysis
Connect production, quality, and design teams to solve problems fast
Build & Improve:
Write clear procedures so production runs smoothly every time
Design reliable hardware and test setups
Create test methods for critical systems
Use Lean/Six Sigma to make things better and faster
Lead & Scale:
Review designs to make sure they're easy to build and test
Help launch new products to the factory floor
Identify equipment needs and build the business case
Set up better systems for planning, quality tracking, and data
Grow & Deliver:
Mentor technicians and newer engineers
Break big projects into manageable pieces and ship them
Run your own projects with minimal oversight
Document wins and lessons learned for the team
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
Core requirements (all disciplines):
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or similar
0-5 years of technical experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment
Hands-on experience solving problems in complex manufacturing systems
Ability to effectively deliver on complex assignments with autonomy
Foundational knowledge in complex manufacturing processes
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Can-do approach and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Additional discipline-specific experience (one or more of):
Avionics &a