Build Engineer II / Senior Build Engineer I

Job overview

The Build Engineer II / Senior Build Engineer I works onsite at Rocket Lab’s NASA Stennis rocket engine test facility in Center, MS; compensation is not specified. The role supports the Neutron program and Archimedes engine propulsion development. The engineer owns engine and propulsion-hardware build activities at the test site, improving build processes to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing. The role coordinates across technicians, manufacturing, supply chain, design, and quality teams to enable safe, traceable, high-cadence engine builds.

What you'll do

• Own the Archimedes engine and related propulsion hardware build process
• improve shop-floor layout and flow for efficiency, safety, and quality
• develop and maintain assembly, integration, and checkout procedures and work orders
• support technicians and resolve build blockers
• coordinate parts and materials with manufacturing and supply chain
• implement design changes and resolve non-conformances with design, manufacturing, and quality teams
• align processes with Neutron production sites
• lead or participate in root-cause and corrective-action investigations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

build engineer

center ms

rocket lab

neutron

archimedes engine

propulsion hardware

engine assembly

manufacturing engineering

process improvement

root cause analysis

supply chain coordination

itar eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hiring may be at Build Engineer II or Senior Build Engineer I level; degree and experience requirements vary by level; U.S. work eligibility is subject to ITAR-related requirements.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.