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Ground Support Equipment Engineer II/Senior

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services, spacecraft, payloads and components. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineer II/Senior will design, analyze, procure and implement tooling and GSE used across production and test operations, working closely with manufacturing, vendors, and shop personnel to enable reliable rocket production.

Skills

  • Mechanical design and tooling design experience
  • Large-structure handling design (crane lifts, transport, alignment)
  • Technical project management in manufacturing or prototype shop environments
  • Fabrication methods, vendor sourcing and shop floor coordination
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, procure, and implement GSE and production tooling from simple fixtures to vehicle-level test stands
  • Own manufacturing, scheduling, and sourcing of critical production tools
  • Coordinate with N/C programmers, welders, machinists, shop personnel and external suppliers for timely execution
  • Source, evaluate and advise vendors on technical requirements and fabrication methods
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and designers to improve design for manufacturability
  • Develop tooling standards, fabrication methods and sourcing strategies for the tooling organization
  • Lead fabrication and qualification of tooling aids, supporting equipment, and specialized hardware

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay plus potential company equity
  • Medical plans (HMO, PPO) and company-sponsored HSA option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave, disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts, employee stock purchase program
  • Onsite snacks/drinks
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DATE POSTED
November 14, 2025
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