Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics (Night Shift, 4 day week)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Avionics (Night Shift, 4 day week) Auckland, NZ 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, 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. What You’ll Get to Do Take ownership of critical projects, ensuring processes are optimised for production and testing. Solve problems across avionics, electrical, mechanical, and software systems, bridging gaps between disciplines to deliver seamless solutions. Contribute to the transition of Neutron hardware from prototype to production by supporting rigorous testing processes and ensuring all systems meet operational standards. Investigate and resolve non‑conformances by working with cross‑functional teams, including production, design, and engineering. Work closely with production teams, designers, and engineers across avionics, electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines. Build strong relationships with technicians and subject matter experts to enable efficient testing and operations. Coordinate efforts between mechanical engineers and avionics specialists to address compatibility challenges, ensuring all systems integrate flawlessly. Develop and implement processes that streamline testing operations, ensuring overflow tasks are managed effectively. Be deeply involved in day‑to‑day production and testing, ensuring hardware is reliable and ready for launch. Schedule Hours: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM You’ll Bring These Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience as a Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer. Hands‑on technical experience debugging complex systems in a manufacturing environment. Proven leadership and coaching experience. Strong communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise KPIs. Flexibility and a can‑do attitude to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have Experience with Siemens Team Center / Infor LN. Knowledge of production quality metrics. Experience transitioning products from prototype to production. Compliance‑driven manufacturing change implementation. PPS problem‑solving expertise. If you’re passionate about manufacturing, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and driving innovation in aerospace, we want to hear from you! We’re looking for candidates who thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and focus on delivering solutions. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr