<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p> </p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">LEAD ENGINEER, TOOLING DESIGN AND SUPPORT</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer for our Tooling, Test, and Infrastructure team</span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement </span><span data-contrast="auto">of tooling, GSE, and test</span><span data-contrast="auto"> for the Neutron Launch Vehicle. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Manage a team of Engineers responsible for tooling, GSE, and test for Neutron</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate a team focused on:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Production tooling: how we massively scale the production of Neutron and create mechanical tools which allow us to increase assembly accuracy, reduce set-up times, minimize crane use, etc.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Ground Support Equipment: design of equipment that interfaces with the vehicle for test, transport, and integration</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Test: engineering coordination of qual tests and structural tests.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate with structures team, other Lead Engineers, facilities, operations, and other major stakeholders to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Manage facility-wide constraints</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop appropriate training plans to ensure technicians are qualified to perform the expected tasks</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Major capital projects to introduce new production techniques as we scale production</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition, the Lead Engineer will perform the following tasks in a leadership capacity:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure robust planning, including project schedules</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Performance management for engineers on the team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Recruiting where needed for additional engineers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5 + years of engineering design experience. <