About the role

AI is fundamentally reshaping how work gets done. As intelligent assistants, automation, and agentic workflows become embedded across the enterprise, the opportunity is no longer simply deploying tools — it is engineering a work environment that enables employees to operate with greater focus, speed, and impact. 
 
Roku is seeking a Director of Productivity Engineering to lead the strategy, design, and evolution of our enterprise productivity ecosystem. This leader will shape how thousands of employees collaborate, execute, and make decisions by optimizing the systems, workflows, and digital environments that power daily work. 
 
This is a highly strategic role operating at the intersection of technology, employee experience, and operational effectiveness. You will be responsible for building a measurable productivity capability — leveraging data, AI, and modern workplace platforms to reduce friction, improve focus, and unlock organizational capacity. Productivity is a strategic lever for scaling the business. 
 
The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who understands that productivity is not driven by tools alone, but by intentionally designing how work happens. 

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $350,000 - $474,600 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off. 

What you'll be doing

• Define and lead Roku’s enterprise productivity strategy, optimizing how work happens across the organization. 
• Engineer a cohesive productivity ecosystem spanning collaboration platforms, workflow tools, knowledge systems, and AI-enabled capabilities. 
• Establish productivity telemetry and measurement frameworks that provide leaders with visibility into organizational effectiveness. 
• Identify structural friction in how teams operate and design interventions that improve speed, clarity, and execution. 
• Partner with senior leaders to evolve operating norms that support modern, AI-enabled ways of working. 
• Drive intelligent adoption of emerging technologies — including AI assistants and automation — to enhance employee effectiveness. 
• Rationalize the productivity technology landscape, reducing complexity while improving employee experience. 
• Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for enterprise productivity platforms and services. 
• Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership on Roku's future of work. 

We're excited if you have

• 15+ years of experience leading enterprise platforms, digital workplace, productivity, or internal technology products. 
• 5+ years of leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams. 
• Demonstrated success designing operating models or large-scale workflow improvements. 
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes. 
• Experience leveraging AI or automation to improve organizational effectiveness. 
• Exceptional executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders. 
• Data-driven mindset with experience establishing metrics and translating insights into action. 
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and shaping new capabilities from the ground up. 

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Staff BESS Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials is seeking a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of scalable, high-performance energy storage infrastructure for utility-scale and distributed applications. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for utility scale lithium-ion BESS projects from concept (system sizing, layout) through construction. 
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies/submittals, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects. 
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) for technical challenges related to BESS.  
• Design AC and DC electrical systems for BESS using medium voltage transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules. Specify and procure long-lead AC equipment. 
• Develop schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, raceway plans, grounding plans, and protection strategies for AC and DC systems. 
• Specify and evaluate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, disconnects, emergency power off (EPO), and metering devices. 
• Coordinate with civil, structural, fire & life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical, and DC system design teams to produce complete IFC packages and technical specifications. 
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, NFPA 855, and local amendments. Lead code reviews and provide summary to internal teams. 
• Integration of BESS with grid infrastructure and other renewable and traditional energy sources.  
• Perform power system studies for short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination for AC and DC systems. 
• Serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends.  
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources. 
• Provide CA support for RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, and site inspections. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to track scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules in collaboration with project controls at various design milestones. 
• Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs and mentor junior engineers. 
• Contribute to internal design standards, templates, and best practices. 
• Manage project workload and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents. 
• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in solar, energy storage, or microgrid sectors, with at least 3 years focused on BESS design and deployment. 
• Proven expertise in interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS systems. 
• SME in knowledge of NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, and NFPA 855.  
• Advanced proficiency in: 
• Microgrid and hybrid power systems modeling tools using HOMER or similar 
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar 
• AutoCAD/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 
• Preferred proficiency in: 
• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF 
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar 
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent 
• Design of HVDC systems and converter station 
• Strong understanding of energy storage use-cases including peak shaving, load shifting, demand response, and frequency response. 
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented. 
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats. 

Staff BESS Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials is seeking a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of scalable, high-performance energy storage infrastructure for utility-scale and distributed applications. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for utility scale lithium-ion BESS projects from concept (system sizing, layout) through construction. 
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies/submittals, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects. 
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) for technical challenges related to BESS.  
• Design AC and DC electrical systems for BESS using medium voltage transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules. Specify and procure long-lead AC equipment. 
• Develop schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, raceway plans, grounding plans, and protection strategies for AC and DC systems. 
• Specify and evaluate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, disconnects, emergency power off (EPO), and metering devices. 
• Coordinate with civil, structural, fire & life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical, and DC system design teams to produce complete IFC packages and technical specifications. 
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, NFPA 855, and local amendments. Lead code reviews and provide summary to internal teams. 
• Integration of BESS with grid infrastructure and other renewable and traditional energy sources.  
• Perform power system studies for short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination for AC and DC systems. 
• Serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends.  
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources. 
• Provide CA support for RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, and site inspections. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to track scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules in collaboration with project controls at various design milestones. 
• Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs and mentor junior engineers. 
• Contribute to internal design standards, templates, and best practices. 
• Manage project workload and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents. 
• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in solar, energy storage, or microgrid sectors, with at least 3 years focused on BESS design and deployment. 
• Proven expertise in interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS systems. 
• SME in knowledge of NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, and NFPA 855.  
• Advanced proficiency in: 
• Microgrid and hybrid power systems modeling tools using HOMER or similar 
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar 
• AutoCAD/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 
• Preferred proficiency in: 
• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF 
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar 
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent 
• Design of HVDC systems and converter station 
• Strong understanding of energy storage use-cases including peak shaving, load shifting, demand response, and frequency response. 
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented. 
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats. 

Staff BESS Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials is seeking a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of scalable, high-performance energy storage infrastructure for utility-scale and distributed applications. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for utility scale lithium-ion BESS projects from concept (system sizing, layout) through construction. 
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies/submittals, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects. 
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert (SME) for technical challenges related to BESS.  
• Design AC and DC electrical systems for BESS using medium voltage transformers, inverters, DC combiners, energy managers, and battery modules. Specify and procure long-lead AC equipment. 
• Develop schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, raceway plans, grounding plans, and protection strategies for AC and DC systems. 
• Specify and evaluate components such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, disconnects, emergency power off (EPO), and metering devices. 
• Coordinate with civil, structural, fire & life safety, SCADA/telecom, geotechnical, and DC system design teams to produce complete IFC packages and technical specifications. 
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards such as NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, NFPA 855, and local amendments. Lead code reviews and provide summary to internal teams. 
• Integration of BESS with grid infrastructure and other renewable and traditional energy sources.  
• Perform power system studies for short circuit, load flow, arc flash, and protective device coordination for AC and DC systems. 
• Serve as the Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BESS technologies, codes, and industry trends.  
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources. 
• Provide CA support for RFIs, submittal reviews, change orders, and site inspections. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to track scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules in collaboration with project controls at various design milestones. 
• Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs and mentor junior engineers. 
• Contribute to internal design standards, templates, and best practices. 
• Manage project workload and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents. 
• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in solar, energy storage, or microgrid sectors, with at least 3 years focused on BESS design and deployment. 
• Proven expertise in interconnection and regulatory compliance for BESS systems. 
• SME in knowledge of NEC 705, NEC 706, IEEE 1547, UL 9540, and NFPA 855.  
• Advanced proficiency in: 
• Microgrid and hybrid power systems modeling tools using HOMER or similar 
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar 
• AutoCAD/Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 
• Preferred proficiency in: 
• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF 
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar 
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent 
• Design of HVDC systems and converter station 
• Strong understanding of energy storage use-cases including peak shaving, load shifting, demand response, and frequency response. 
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented. 
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats. 

Staff Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of industrial, offices, and lab facilities across multiple locations. The role holds full ownership of electrical deliverables — from concept through construction — across a diverse range of project types including hazardous occupancy, recycling facilities, office and labs, warehouse environments, and 34.5 kV/24.9 kV site infrastructure. The engineer is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, serving as Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects while coordinating across multiple disciplines to deliver code-compliant, construction-ready packages on schedule and within budget. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer who is not only highly skilled at performing complex engineering calculations but also motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively at all levels — from field teams to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and own a wide range of electrical systems — including medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV) feeds, low voltage power distribution, lighting, raceway, grounding, and communications. 
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record and responsible for producing permit and construction drawings. 
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis, arc flash calculations, and protective device coordination using SKM or ETAP to ensure safe and code-compliant designs. 
• Perform cable ampacity calculations using AmpCalc or similar software to optimize cable size instead of using prescriptive tables from National Electrical Code (NEC). 
• Lead multi-discipline coordination with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, fire & life safety, and other design teams to produce complete Issue for Construction (IFC) packages. 
• Review conceptual designs from manufacturing engineers and stakeholders to identify technical and financial risks. Prepare electrical specifications and conduct technical bid evaluations for designs produced by external design consultants. 
• Lead code analysis for NEC, IECC, and applicable NFPA standards across all project deliverables, and ensure designs meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. 
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses, submittal reviews, change order management, and on-site inspections. Serve as the technical point of contact during construction and commissioning. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules, perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to internal design standards and best practices. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy commercial and industrial sectors, with evidence of exceptional ability. 
• Subject matter expertise in National Electrical Code (NEC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC),  and relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards with demonstrated ability to lead code analysis and apply requirements across complex, multi-discipline projects. 
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and SKM or ETAP for design production, clash detection, document review, and power system studies. 
• Advanced proficiency in AmpCalc or similar for cable ampacity calculations. Ability to perform photometric studies using lighting design software such as Visual or AGI and make decisions on optimal lighting levels for projects. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality engineering documents on schedule. 
• Ability to travel to project sites for construction administration, commissioning support, and field issue resolution, with flexibility to adjust availability based on project phase demands. 
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and through drawings/sketches — with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interface confidently at an executive level. 

Staff Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of industrial, offices, and lab facilities across multiple locations. The role holds full ownership of electrical deliverables — from concept through construction — across a diverse range of project types including hazardous occupancy, recycling facilities, office and labs, warehouse environments, and 34.5 kV/24.9 kV site infrastructure. The engineer is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, serving as Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects while coordinating across multiple disciplines to deliver code-compliant, construction-ready packages on schedule and within budget. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer who is not only highly skilled at performing complex engineering calculations but also motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively at all levels — from field teams to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and own a wide range of electrical systems — including medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV) feeds, low voltage power distribution, lighting, raceway, grounding, and communications. 
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record and responsible for producing permit and construction drawings. 
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis, arc flash calculations, and protective device coordination using SKM or ETAP to ensure safe and code-compliant designs. 
• Perform cable ampacity calculations using AmpCalc or similar software to optimize cable size instead of using prescriptive tables from National Electrical Code (NEC). 
• Lead multi-discipline coordination with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, fire & life safety, and other design teams to produce complete Issue for Construction (IFC) packages. 
• Review conceptual designs from manufacturing engineers and stakeholders to identify technical and financial risks. Prepare electrical specifications and conduct technical bid evaluations for designs produced by external design consultants. 
• Lead code analysis for NEC, IECC, and applicable NFPA standards across all project deliverables, and ensure designs meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. 
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses, submittal reviews, change order management, and on-site inspections. Serve as the technical point of contact during construction and commissioning. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules, perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to internal design standards and best practices. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy commercial and industrial sectors, with evidence of exceptional ability. 
• Subject matter expertise in National Electrical Code (NEC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC),  and relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards with demonstrated ability to lead code analysis and apply requirements across complex, multi-discipline projects. 
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and SKM or ETAP for design production, clash detection, document review, and power system studies. 
• Advanced proficiency in AmpCalc or similar for cable ampacity calculations. Ability to perform photometric studies using lighting design software such as Visual or AGI and make decisions on optimal lighting levels for projects. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality engineering documents on schedule. 
• Ability to travel to project sites for construction administration, commissioning support, and field issue resolution, with flexibility to adjust availability based on project phase demands. 
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and through drawings/sketches — with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interface confidently at an executive level. 

Staff Electrical Design Engineer, EPC

The Staff Electrical Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end electrical design of industrial, offices, and lab facilities across multiple locations. The role holds full ownership of electrical deliverables — from concept through construction — across a diverse range of project types including hazardous occupancy, recycling facilities, office and labs, warehouse environments, and 34.5 kV/24.9 kV site infrastructure. The engineer is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, serving as Electrical Engineer of Record on assigned projects while coordinating across multiple disciplines to deliver code-compliant, construction-ready packages on schedule and within budget. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer who is not only highly skilled at performing complex engineering calculations but also motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of communicating effectively at all levels — from field teams to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and own a wide range of electrical systems — including medium voltage (up to 34.5 kV) feeds, low voltage power distribution, lighting, raceway, grounding, and communications. 
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record and responsible for producing permit and construction drawings. 
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis, arc flash calculations, and protective device coordination using SKM or ETAP to ensure safe and code-compliant designs. 
• Perform cable ampacity calculations using AmpCalc or similar software to optimize cable size instead of using prescriptive tables from National Electrical Code (NEC). 
• Lead multi-discipline coordination with architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, fire & life safety, and other design teams to produce complete Issue for Construction (IFC) packages. 
• Review conceptual designs from manufacturing engineers and stakeholders to identify technical and financial risks. Prepare electrical specifications and conduct technical bid evaluations for designs produced by external design consultants. 
• Lead code analysis for NEC, IECC, and applicable NFPA standards across all project deliverables, and ensure designs meet all regulatory and compliance requirements. 
• Provide construction administration support including RFI responses, submittal reviews, change order management, and on-site inspections. Serve as the technical point of contact during construction and commissioning. 
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and project schedules, perform QA/QC reviews of electrical designs, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to internal design standards and best practices. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy commercial and industrial sectors, with evidence of exceptional ability. 
• Subject matter expertise in National Electrical Code (NEC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC),  and relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards with demonstrated ability to lead code analysis and apply requirements across complex, multi-discipline projects. 
• Advanced proficiency in Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and SKM or ETAP for design production, clash detection, document review, and power system studies. 
• Advanced proficiency in AmpCalc or similar for cable ampacity calculations. Ability to perform photometric studies using lighting design software such as Visual or AGI and make decisions on optimal lighting levels for projects. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver high-quality engineering documents on schedule. 
• Ability to travel to project sites for construction administration, commissioning support, and field issue resolution, with flexibility to adjust availability based on project phase demands. 
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and through drawings/sketches — with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interface confidently at an executive level. 

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Key contributor for suspension structural components, enabling market defining system performance.
• Apply chassis system knowledge of metal formed products (Castings, weldments and forgings) to create high performance robust solutions for a world class off road vehicle.
• Individually contribute in the design and development of the chassis and drive system integration for Scout all-electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs.
• Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge.
• Critically review of available technical systems and propose an engineering improvement of chassis components and functions.
• Design & create with collaboration, a drive system packaging and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities.
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solution to engineering & functional challenges.
• Coordinate the prototype and serial development stage in terms of part availability, test planning and part releases.
• Be involved other related tasks / activities as required.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan/
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• 4+ years of experience in chassis concept engineering or serial production development, specifically with focus of platforms/variants, module selection and modification, in the chassis environment is desired.
• Experience in CAD tools, packaging of chassis components and experience in part design (incl. requirements management, system integration, manufacturing and assembly processes).
• Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management for a defined chassis part scope.
• Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC9

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Perform nonlinear structural simulations using LS-DYNA for component, subsystem, and full-vehicle applications.
• Analyze structural performance, load paths, stiffness, intrusion, and energy management across crash scenarios.
• Build, manage, and execute high-fidelity FE models using ANSA, Primer, and HyperMesh.
• Correlate structural CAE predictions with physical test data and support post-test reviews and root-cause investigations.
• Develop structural countermeasures and support design teams with data-driven recommendations.
• Support CAE integration across crash, NVH, durability, thermal, aero, and vehicle-dynamics domains.
• Review structural changes, reinforcements, joints, and stiffness updates for cross-attribute impacts.
• Contribute to vehicle milestone readiness, design releases, and cross-functional sign-off activities.
• Participate in multi-attribute technical reviews and support continuous improvement of CAE tools and processes.
• Support implementation of AI/ML tools to streamline CAE workflows, including automated preprocessing, model setup, and simulation quality checks.
• Support development and use of AI-driven predictive models to complement traditional simulations, improve early design guidance, and assist cross-attribute decision-making.

Who You Are

• A technically strong CAE engineer with a solid understanding of vehicle crashworthiness and structural mechanics.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional OEM product development environment.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of balancing engineering rigor with program timing.
• Able to communicate complex technical results clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Motivated by building safe, durable vehicles and continuously improving engineering processes.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role is based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time to test facilities, supplier sites, or manufacturing location
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10% of the time. Valid driver's license required. 

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in structural crash CAE within an automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment.
• Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA.
• Proficiency with CAE pre- and post-processing tools such as ANSA, Primer, HyperMesh, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of global crash regulations and consumer safety protocols.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work legally in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with electrified vehicles (BEV/REEV) and/or frame-based vehicle architectures.
• Exposure to CAE–test correlation, DOE, or robustness studies.
• Familiarity with advanced material or damage models (e.g., GISSMO).
• Experience supporting OEM release and sign-off processes.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Responsible for design and release of the body-in-white (BIW) static sealing and adhesive system for new products, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions for Scout trucks and SUVs
• Deliver program milestone requirements on time while meeting cost, weight, quality, and functional targets
• Support the development of new specifications, requirements, and quality documents (Boundary diagram, p-diagram, DFMEA, etc.) related to BIW sealing/adhesives
• Contribute to the design of production facilities for body and paint systems of the Scout trucks & SUVs
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification, including lab and field testing
• Lead/participate in the root cause analysis and resolution of issues related to air and water leaks and static sealing supplier part quality
• Lead/participate in the testing and approval of new and innovative materials for the BIW static sealing/adhesive system
• Proactively stay attuned to the customer experience and propose system improvements accordingly
• Manage resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners, and people
• Support the creation of new Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Be a key team member and liaison with all Scout functions

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan or based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, or a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in static sealing (vehicle tightness), body structures, or a related field
• Skilled in using utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts
• Experience working with a full service-supplier
• Strong technical skills and expertise in sealing and structural adhesives, coupled with a 1^st principles approach to problem solving
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

What you’ll do

As a member of the Technical Office Engineering (TOE) you will contribute within the production environment, to the manufacturing and testing of the first cars featuring the pioneering Scout design and functionalities. Additionally, you will play a decisive role in transferring the lessons learned to product optimization activities and the later pre-series and series production line. In your role you will report to the Manager of the Engineering Office.  

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Project management for preparation and building of Test-and Pre-Series-Vehicles 
• Structural Planning for the TOE in Blythewood: Office space, Vehicle Workshop in the Technical Center 
• Control and tracking of procurement processes for machines and equipment for the R&D workshop in Blythewood 
• Planning and control of the machine and equipment set-up in the new factory in Blythewood 
• Representation of the Scout Engineering Department (R&D) in the Scout Production Center in Columbia / Blythewood
• Scheduling and controlling the Test-Vehicle build in Blythewood for Engineering Planning of the capacities required for the vehicle build and Test-preparation for Engineering Cost and budget tracking  
• Managing escalation processes for parts availability and initiation of technical solutions as well as acceptance processes for deviating build-ins 
• Reporting and cross-departmental coordination on the vehicle build status and change management processes
• Preparation of documentation for reports and project status 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly in Columbia, South Carolina and Blythewood, South Carolina. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time. 

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• 4+ years professional experience with expertise in manufacturing engineering, production planning, and/or project management 
• Deep knowledge of vehicle engineering processes and project planning software 
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or equivalent 
• Skillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships 
• Creative and strategic problem solver who exercises sound judgement 
• Ability to lead simultaneous engineering teams 
• Good knowledge of MS Office products 
• Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing 
• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships 
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment 
• Driver’s license required 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Responsible for engineering design, and developing vehicle exterior systems including bumpers, fascia, grilles, brackets, exterior trim, bumper beams, hitches and structural reinforcements.
• Develop Scout Bumper/Fascia Standards and Requirements to ensure a robust product. Ensure seamless integration into production processes while meeting all required program milestones and deliverables.
• Participate in and/or lead development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, technical reviews, and supplier selection.
• Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout components to develop creative and feasible designs that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, Investment, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met. 
• Contribute to the development of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models/Computer Aided Design(CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, Crash, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.
• Ensure all exterior components meet global safety regulations and work within defined manufacturing processes such as injection molding, painting and assembly.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams.
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
• Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
• Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Lead development and execution of exterior components including close collaboration with tool shops, suppliers to support tooling design build, debugging, and production readiness.
• Support product launches and post-launch activities by troubleshooting fit, finish, manufacturing concerns, while driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost and design robustness.
• Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel must be supported. Passport required.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior bumpers, fascia, Class A components and/or trim mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments. Including all three phases of product development (Design, Test and Launch)
• Exterior systems technical skills/expertise with a 1st principles approach to problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or relevant engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical challenges in product design and development.
• Computer aided design (CAD) tools, including CATIA V5/V6 experience is highly recommended.
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, including Teamcenter experience is highly recommended, VW Toolbase a plus.
• Computer aided engineering (CAE) awareness and/or direct experience.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), material selection, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Hands-on experience in automotive product launch, including prototype builds and production ramp-up.
• Familiarity with design and engineering considerations for high-volume automotive production.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including suppliers, design studios, and vehicle engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present technical concepts, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC9

Overview

As an Engineer, Side Door Window Mechanisms & Glass, you will be involved in the “cradle to grave” approach to design & development. Expected to create concept design for novel solutions to current and new opportunities. Lead analysis of concept and final product, testing and launch, commercial and timing activities, and work with studio, manufacturing team and purchasing.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead conceptual studies to solve unique problems in unique ways.
• Generate solution: concepts in ‘napkin sketch’ - fully analyzed physical prototypes - released and launched parts.
• Lead collaborative development of components and systems including interface with body engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.
• Perform kinematic and structural analysis to optimize designs.
• Responsible for component release for components and systems throughout program lifecycle, including concept design, supplier engagement, BOM management, systems requirements, simulation analysis, prototyping builds, validation testing, and production support.
• Work with the manufacturing team to develop the assembly process and find solutions to manufacturing issues.
• Manage cost and weight for components and systems from initial engineering estimates, through supplier quotes. Ensuring accurate forecasting and implementation plans throughout the development.
• Developing and managing your system, subsystem, and component part information.
• Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology in the body closures systems and across the entire vehicle.
• Engage in debate and represent the department as a stakeholder during design reviews.
• Mentor and help develop other less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate supplier meetings, track, investigate and resolve issues related to design.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan, or Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (master’s degree and significant experience is a plus)
• 5-10 + years’ experience in Body Closures development or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of product requirements and closures features to deliver world class customer experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Window Regulators
  • Power motors and Electrical/Software Interfaces
  • Automotive Glass
  • Glass Sealing – Weatherstrip
  • Door Sheetmetal
  • Closures mechanisms
• Strong understanding of 1st principal physics of a closures system –loads, forces, and overall function of the system, and tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems.
• Ability to self-direct, self-managing issues to closure involving all necessary teams, and adapt quickly to program changes.
• Strong desire to create unique methods for analysis using tools available.
• CAD design experience for closures systems or related vehicle components. Catia V5 and/or 3DX experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced use of tools for analyzing structural performance, motion forces, kinematic performance, manufacturing options with rapid iterations.
• Knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Ability to deliver under pressure and manage component design & development within cost, weight, and timing constraints.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Overview

As a Mechanism side &Front closure engineer, you will be involved in the “cradle to grave” approach to design & development.  Expected to create concept design for novel solutions to current and new opportunities. Lead analysis of concept and final product, testing & launch, commercial & timing activities, and work with studio, manufacturing team and purchasing. 

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead conceptual studies to solve unique problems in unique ways.
• Generate solution: concepts in ‘napkin sketch’ - fully analyzed physical prototypes - released and launched parts.
• Lead collaborative development of components and systems including interface with body engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.
• Perform kinematic and structural analysis to optimize designs.
• Responsible for component release for components and systems throughout program lifecycle, including concept design, supplier engagement, BOM management, systems requirements, simulation analysis, prototyping builds, validation testing, and production support. 
• Work with manufacturing team to develop assembly process and find solutions to manufacturing issues.
• Manage cost and weight for components and systems from initial engineering estimates, through supplier quotes. Ensuring accurate forecasting and implementation plans throughout the development. 
• Developing and managing your system, subsystem, and component part information. 
• Be a champion of 1^st principles design methodology in the body closures systems and across the entire vehicle. 
• Engage in debate and represent the department as a stakeholder during design reviews. 
• Mentor and help develop other less experienced engineers. 
• Coordinate supplier meetings, track, investigate and resolve issues related to design. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Master’s degree and significant experience is a plus) and 5-10+ years’ experience in Body Closures development or equivalent industry experience. 
• Understanding of product requirements and closures features to deliver world class customer experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Handles
• Latches
• Dampers
• Load Reduction Assist Mechanisms 
• Window Regulators 
• Power Actuators 
• Charge Port Door Mechanisms
• Latching System – Front, Rear 

• Strong understanding of 1^st principal physics of a closures system –loads, forces, and overall function of the system, and tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems. 
• Ability to self-direct, self-managing issues to closure involving all necessary teams, and adapt quickly to program changes. 
• Strong desire to create unique methods for analysis using tools available.
• CAD design experience for closures systems or related vehicle components. Catia V5 experience preferred but not required. 
• Advanced use of tools for analyzing structural performance, motion forces, kinematic performance, manufacturing options with rapid iterations.
• Knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to deliver under pressure and manage component design & development within cost, weight, and timing constraints. 
• Willingness to travel to suppliers, manufacturing, and testing facilities as required throughout product development. 
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Who We Are

Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.

About the Team

Every vehicle that drives itself on a public road starts with a decision someone made about a single annotation. At Nuro, we take that seriously — and we're looking for someone who does too.

ML Operations is where data becomes decisions. We sit at the intersection of Autonomy Engineering and the globally distributed annotation teams who label the world our vehicles need to understand. We are builders, diagnosticians, and systems thinkers who care deeply about the end product - because we know that what we fix here shows up on the road. 

This team is collaborative and technically rigorous. We work closely with engineering and we hold each other to a high standard, but we also invest in getting things right together. Here is what the work actually looks like day-to-day: 

• Investigate annotation faults by querying databases directly to identify root causes, moving beyond reliance on ticket queues for initial troubleshooting.
• Sitting with Autonomy Engineering leadership, translating a model accuracy regression into a specific labeling workflow problem and walking in with the fix already scoped.
• Auditing a live pipeline, spotting a systematic edge-case misclassification that has been silently propagating, and building the evidence-based case to restructure how that object type gets labeled.
• Manage the processes for quality management/processes for the offshore annotation team
• Being the bridge: the person ML Operations leans on for quality diagnostics, and the person Engineering trusts to understand how a labeling decision upstream shapes what the model learns downstream.

If that sounds like the kind of problem-solving that lights you up, we would love to talk.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to own something that genuinely matters. You will co-own a portfolio of active labeling pipelines alongside senior leadership with real authority to set the quality standard, measure against it, and close the gaps. Not to report on pipelines. To make them better.

The work connects directly to Nuro's mission. A single systematic flaw in annotation can propagate silently through training and surface as a safety regression on the road. You are the person who finds it before that happens and who builds the systems that prevent it from happening again. That kind of upstream impact is hard to find in most roles. Here, it's the whole job.

You'll be well-supported: partnering closely with senior engineering and operations leadership, with the access and visibility to do your best work. What we ask in return is curiosity, rigor, and genuine care about getting it right.

About the Work

You will own the quality diagnostic layer across our labeling pipelines: defining the standard, building the instrumentation, and closing the gaps that matter most to model safety and performance.

Own the Quality Standard

• Define what 'good' looks like for each data type across active labeling pipelines and instrument pipelines to measure against it continuously, not just at delivery milestones.
• Build inter-annotator agreement frameworks, taxonomy governance, and sampling methodologies that hold up at offshore production scale.
• Design scalable processes to reduce systematic errors and support evolving ML training requirements.

Diagnose and Close Gaps

• Audit live workflows, query production databases, and trace accuracy failures to their structural root cause then return with an evidence-based plan that fixes the mechanism, not just the symptom.
• Apply statistical process control thinking to distinguish a labeling error from a labeling system error, and drive the changes that address it.

Bridge Engineering and Machine Learning Operations

• Connect ML labeling quality metrics directly to model performance and safety outcomes in close partnership with Autonomy Engineering leadership.
• Build executive-ready reporting that frames quality gaps as safety and business signals — not operational updates.
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, and global ops with clear analysis and well-reasoned recommendations.

About You

We are not looking for someone who has done everything. We are looking for someone who cares about the right things: data quality as a craft, systems thinking as a default, and mission as a motivator. If you are energized by finding what is broken and building what fixes it and you want that work to mean something this role was written for you.

What You Bring

• 5+ years embedded with ML, data operations, or software engineering teams close to the work, not managing from a distance.
• SQL fluency: you can investigate a labeling anomaly yourself, form a hypothesis, and test it without waiting on a data engineer.
• Deep experience with ML data pipelines and labeling ecosystems annotation workflows, quality sampling, taxonomy design, and inter-annotator agreement.
• A systems-level mindset: you identify where quality breaks down structurally and design the mechanism that fixes it, not just the process that patches it.
• Clear, confident communication: you can translate a nuanced data quality finding into a precise safety or business risk that senior leadership can act on.
• Experience managing large-scale offshore or globally distributed annotation teams.

Bonus Points

• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, computer vision, or ML model training.
• Prior experience in ML engineering, data engineering, or technical consulting.
• A demonstrated track record of improving training data quality at scale, with metrics to show for it.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $120,270 and $180,410 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Drones team is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer who is early in their career and wants to join our rapidly growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge design and efficient, high-volume production for our advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, Anvil, and future autonomous platforms.

As our team continues to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated candidates that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about drone technology and high-rate production. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide daily sustaining support to ensure each product line performs as intended, including real-time problem-solving related to mechanical fitment issues, electrical and harnessing issues, as well as software and firmware issues.
• Work with design engineers during the development process to drive design for manufacturing best practices into the design effort, and help facilitate the transition from design to prototype to rate production.
• Work hand in hand with the broader production team to solve complex issues to ensure customer demand is met.
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Analyze metrics for continuous improvement initiatives (cost reduction, QI reduction & capacity increase).
• Instill a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering product team.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in a technical field such as engineering or manufacturing
• 1+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment
• Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
• Experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.)
• A genuine interest in manufacturing, thirst for learning, and high degree of ownership
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building successful production operations from scratch, often working with very little definition
• Harness & PCBA fabrication experience or proven competency in mechanical system design and analysis
• Ownership of a complex bill of materials for an electromechanical product
• Interesting work on personal or extracurricular project is a plus.

SR. BUILD ENGINEER (SPECIAL PROJECTS)

As a Senior Build & Test Engineer supporting special projects, you will be responsible for developing the manufacturing processes, tooling, integration, and production systems that enable high-rate production of complex hardware. Working in concert with other stakeholders, you will handle manufacturing projects ranging from GSE design and procurement, to integration planning, proof and leak testing, and system checkouts. You will collaborate daily with design engineering, project management, build, and customer teams, driving meaningful changes to parts, processes, planning, and tooling to improve the overall system. You will be well-positioned to influence vehicle architecture with a focus on manufacturability, assembly optimization, and design reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and perform acceptance testing of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools to enable efficient and high-rate manufacturing
• Design and implement precision tooling to eliminate assembly error, improve quality, and minimize cycle time
• Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and automate hardware production
• Develop and/or automate in-situ inspection techniques to increase yield and decrease cycle time
• Manage transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
• Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies while interfacing with the quality team
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
• Optimize designs and processes for assembly, manufacturability, and testability
• Track build status, push designs forward, and maintain momentum on critical path activities
• Determine assembly-level proof and leak test requirements and support their successful execution
• Specify and design Ground Support Equipment (GSE); provide factory layout and infrastructure input
• Develop detailed integration plans and ensure successful system checkouts prior to customer delivery

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing or production

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering
• Experience with the build, assembly, integration, or testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Hands-on experience with proof and leak testing, system checkouts, and hardware acceptance processes
• Familiarity with GSE design and procurement and production system and layout design

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hardware typically is assembled in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working in cramped positions in small openings
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends based on site operational needs
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% to remote sites as needed
• Must be capable of working at heights, in confined spaces, and operating heavy equipment when required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  

Pay range:      
Build Engineer/Senior: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year                     

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is seeking a Senior Air Vehicle Configuration Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and optimize air vehicle configurations from concept to execution.
• Ensure design consistency and proper integration across subsystems.
• Utilize simulation and analytical tools to assess configuration performance, aerodynamics, and structural integrity.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform design decisions.
• Work with systems engineers, aerodynamicists, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of vehicle components.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to iterative improvement processes
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and innovations in air vehicle configurations..
• Propose creative solutions to enhance vehicle performance and operational capability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to fix it
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Physics, or related technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience in aircraft configuration or related aerospace design roles
• Strong understanding of aerospace principles, vehicle dynamics, and system integration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record leading aircraft configurations from early development through flight test and production
• Experience with aircraft conceptual design tools
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, or similar competitive engineering programs demonstrating hands-on vehicle integration experience

Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of high voltage electrical infrastructure to support our mission. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the design of high voltage AC electrical systems, specifically for industrial substations (69kV to 345kV) and their integration with upstream transmission lines and downstream MV distribution
• Review and evaluate the design of existing substations to provide recommendations for improving reliability and stability
• Develop single-line diagrams, physical layout and design, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans for substations
• Perform grid simulation and stability studies using industry standard tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner and similar software
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects 
• Perform short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies
• Develop relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent software
• Evaluate and select high voltage equipment including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, reactors, PTs, CTs, and protection relays
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects
• Lead code compliance reviews (NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA) and provide technical guidance to internal teams
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers on substation layout, foundations, and site development
• Support facilities, construction and commissioning teams with field engineering, testing, and troubleshooting
• Review vendor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for technical accuracy
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and identify scope gaps
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources
• Independently manage high voltage design packages from concept through commissioning
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to align scope, schedule, and budget
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and execution schedules in collaboration with project controls
• Lead technical reviews and design optimization workshops
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Develop workflows, templates, and standards for high voltage design and simulation
• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high voltage electrical design, preferably in EPC environments
• Advanced proficiency in: 
• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF 
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar 
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent 
• Relay coordination and fault studies using ASPEN OneLiner or similar 
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar 
• AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 
• Preferred proficiency in: 
• Design of HVDC systems and converter station 
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, and substation automation
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats
• Field experience in construction and commissioning of high voltage systems is highly preferred
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

PROPULSION ENGINEER, CHAMBER AND NOZZLE MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR)

SpaceX is seeking an engineer to focus on manufacturing the world’s most powerful combustion chamber and nozzle. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion — including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles. 

You will design, implement, and scale manufacturing processes that increase production throughput, improve dimensional accuracy and repeatability, and reduce cycle times while maintaining the extreme quality required for Starship. This role combines propulsion engineering knowledge with manufacturing process development and data-driven production. Your work will directly enable rapid iteration and high-volume production of Raptor chambers and nozzles. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own the fabrication, processes, and assembly of Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension hardware, including development and optimization of manufacturing methods for fabrication, joining, finishing, and verification. 
• Create and refine manufacturing strategies, work instructions, custom fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions for complex components. 
• Build and maintain data pipelines that capture manufacturing telemetry to enable statistical process control, predictive analytics, and machine learning models for defect reduction and process optimization. 
• Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance. 
• Maintain holistic ownership of the production line, including process consistency, quality, capital equipment, ergonomics, safety, facility layouts, and the introduction of new products and revisions. 
• Challenge existing processes daily while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers and technicians to support high-rate production, on-time delivery, test, and launch operations. 
• Own manufacturing software, documentation, simulation, version control, and process standardization; interface with internal and external fabrication, automation, and materials teams to meet production goals. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with manufacturing process development for complex metallic components. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
• Experience with manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment such as machining, brazing, welding, forming, tube bending, structural assembly, etc. 
• Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems.
• Experience generating, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production. 
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able stand for long durations (8 hours minimum) and work directly with hardware on the floor.
• Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• 10% travel in support of launch and test of hardware.
• Flexibility in working hours to production and launch cadence.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

• Propulsion Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
• Propulsion Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER I/II PIPELINE

We are currently seeking a Propulsion Systems Engineer I/II for a future opening on our systems engineering teams based out of Long Beach, CA. As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you are responsible for system-level and component-level ownership of space systems propulsion and fluidic development. These teams support our Space Systems division, and lead cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware, and drive the technical development of our Space Systems missions.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Propulsion Systems Engineer I or Propulsion Systems Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Technical problem solving, review, and documentation
• Manage technical risk within the individual’s scope
• Communicate effectively with leadership and other team members
• Own project requirements
• Design, analyze, test, and fly next generation propulsion and fluidics hardware
• Report on design, analysis, and test findings
• Work with an experienced team of propulsion experts to develop high performance, reliable, and low-cost hardware
• Work with manufacturing teams to support fabrication, design for manufacturability, and resolve issues that may arise during hardware build.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure system requirements are met

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• Engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience with end-to-end rocket engine or spacecraft propulsion system development and operation
• Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical
• U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• 2+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience with end-to-end rocket engine or spacecraft propulsion system development and operation
• Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, and structural mechanics
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles
• Siemens NX and Teamcenter proficiency
• Experience with Jama or other requirements management software
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings
• Familiarity with NI software and instrumentation hardware
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting flight hardware
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, hardware development processes, and configuration management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 

Mission Brief

As a Recovery Operations Engineer in the Reusability Program, you define and mature the CONOPS for post‑flight recovery, refurbishment, and return‑to‑flight of reusable launch vehicle elements. You enable safe, repeatable, and cost‑efficient reuse by embedding recovery and refurbishment considerations into vehicle design, ground operations, and long‑term fleet operability from the outset. 

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Define and evolve recovery Concept of Operations (CONOPS), covering primary recovery scenarios as well as fallback scenarios, from landing through return‑to‑flight
• Evaluate and down‑select launch sites, landing zones, and ranges with respect to recovery feasibility, safety, and operations
• Specify and assess recovery ground support equipment (GSE), including cranes, transport frames, barges, and port infrastructure
• Define refurbishment and recycle processes, including inspection flows, repair scope, turnaround timelines, and reuse limits
• Drive maintainability and operability requirements into vehicle and system design
• Support integration and payload processing concepts where recovery impacts launch‑site operations
• Contribute to fleet and lifecycle management strategies, including inspection intervals and retirement criteria
• Develop and maintain operational cost models, including recovery, refurbishment, infrastructure, and reuse cost functions, and support cost estimation and trade studies to inform architectural and program‑level decisions 

Qualification Checklist 

Education & Technical Background 

• Engineering education in aerospace, mechanical, civil, naval, industrial, or a closely related field, or equivalent senior industry experience 
• Technical background in launcher ground operations plus recovery and refurbishment concepts for reusable launch vehicle hardware 
• Proven knowledge of transport, handling, lifting, storage, inspection, and repair of large aerospace hardware and associated ground support equipment
• Proven knowledge of large‑scale logistics and ground infrastructure as primary drivers of operability, cost, and turnaround time in a reusable launch vehicle fleet 

Experience 

• 5–10+ years in launch vehicle programs, recovery programs, or large‑scale aerospace hardware projects
• Direct involvement in designing and evaluating end‑to‑end CONOPS, covering recovery logistics, ground support equipment, refurbishment, maintainability, and return‑to‑flight
• Practical work with large ground support equipment and infrastructure, including recovery assets, lifting systems, transport solutions, hazardous substances supply systems and launch-site or port environments
• Hands-on exposure to launch vehicle or aircraft refurbishment and post‑operation processing, including inspection strategies, repair scope definition, structural and systems assessments, and reuse or return‑to‑service considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess how recovery and ground operations concepts drive launcher architecture, interfaces, access requirements, and design margins
• Proven involvement in operational trade studies, addressing feasibility, cost drivers, turnaround time, and risk across alternative recovery and refurbishment approaches

Skills & Competencies 

• Ability to architect recovery and refurbishment CONOPS that are technically executable and scale with fleet growth 
• Strong judgement balancing launcher design, ground support equipment capability, logistics constraints, safety, cost, and schedule
• Deep practical knowledge of ground support equipment-driven constraints and their impact on recovery methods and launcher interfaces
• Clear command of maintainability and refurbishment drivers, including access, wear mechanisms, handling damage, and inspection effort
• Capability to challenge launcher and ground design decisions based on operational realism rather than theoretical optimization
• Structured decision‑making under uncertainty, grounded in experience with real hardware, infrastructure, and field operations
• Fluent in English (German is a plus) 

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team        

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer, EPC

Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of high voltage electrical infrastructure to support our mission. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the design of high voltage AC electrical systems, specifically for industrial substations (69kV to 345kV) and their integration with upstream transmission lines and downstream MV distribution
• Review and evaluate the design of existing substations to provide recommendations for improving reliability and stability
• Develop single-line diagrams, physical layout and design, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans for substations
• Perform grid simulation and stability studies using industry standard tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner and similar software
• Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects 
• Perform short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies
• Develop relay settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent software
• Evaluate and select high voltage equipment including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, reactors, PTs, CTs, and protection relays
• Serve as Electrical Engineer of Record for assigned projects
• Lead code compliance reviews (NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA) and provide technical guidance to internal teams
• Collaborate with civil and structural engineers on substation layout, foundations, and site development
• Support facilities, construction and commissioning teams with field engineering, testing, and troubleshooting
• Review vendor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for technical accuracy
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and identify scope gaps
• Lead R&D efforts to perform feasibility analysis of using medium voltage DC distribution system for integrating BESS with other sources
• Independently manage high voltage design packages from concept through commissioning
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to align scope, schedule, and budget
• Prepare engineering cost estimates and execution schedules in collaboration with project controls
• Lead technical reviews and design optimization workshops
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Develop workflows, templates, and standards for high voltage design and simulation
• Support strategic initiatives related to grid integration, renewable energy, and energy storage

Desired Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity. Must get their PE in Nevada and South Carolina within 2 months of start date
• Minimum 10 years of experience in high voltage electrical design, preferably in EPC environments
• Advanced proficiency in: 
• Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF 
• Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar 
• SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent 
• Relay coordination and fault studies using ASPEN OneLiner or similar 
• Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar 
• AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 
• Preferred proficiency in: 
• Design of HVDC systems and converter station 
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, and substation automation
• Highly motivated, proactive, and detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual formats
• Field experience in construction and commissioning of high voltage systems is highly preferred
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - TURBOPUMP ASSEMBLY

Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters for Long Beach, CA the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development of new products and product revisions as related to both Rutherford and Archimedes engines. This role will have primary responsibility over the turbopump assembly for the Archimedes engine. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

(Please note - this position can be hired as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I or Senior Manufacturing Engineer II level) 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction projects
• Collaborate with propulsion assembly technicians for general alignment, capability, and support.
• Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.
•  Implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.
• Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs.
•  Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities, and when required, lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.
•  Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline 
• 5+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment 
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline 
• 8+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment 
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Advanced engineering degree 
• Experience with design, testing and development of turbopumps or similar turbomachinery 
• Experience contributing to and steering design reviews and provide technical expertise in support of design for manufacture, test, and assembly
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 
• Availability to work long hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules 

SUPPLY CHAIN 

Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.  

SENIOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I/II – MECHANICAL

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Mechanical is the primary technical owner of the supply base for a broad portfolio of mechanical hardware. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end industrialization of suppliers from source selection and process qualification through NPI, PPAP, and production ramp thereby ensuring that every supplier can deliver conforming hardware at rate, on cost, and on schedule.

This is a hands-on, supplier-facing role requiring deep commodity knowledge across mechanical domains including but not limited to Complex Machined Parts, Electro-Mechanical Assemblies, Structural Composites, 3D printing and raw materials. The SDE operates proactively at the intersection of design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality. They are the ultimate internal advocate for supply chain manufacturability and capability.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Lead end-to-end supplier industrialization for mechanical hardware from source selection and process qualification through NPI, PPAP, and rate production ramp.
• Partner with procurement and engineering to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on process capability, quality systems, and capacity across CNC machining, EDM, grinding, additive manufacturing, welding and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments during qualification phases, evaluating tooling maturity, measurement systems, process controls, and workforce qualification against program requirements.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews with design engineering at the earliest program stage, providing actionable feedback on feature complexity, datum schemes, tolerance stack-ups, and design characteristics that drive cost or quality risk.
• Own the APQP process at suppliers, driving completion of all quality planning deliverables — process flow, PFMEA, control plan, MSA/GR&R, and dimensional results — on schedule and to the required standard.
• Drive the PPAP program as a production readiness gate; define required submission levels, disposition supplier packages, and ensure process capability (Cpk) is demonstrated on critical and significant characteristics to enable at rate production.
• Lead First Article Inspection (FAI) activities at suppliers and in coordination with internal quality teams; ensure all findings are resolved to closure within project timelines.
• Identify systemic performance gaps; own supplier improvement plans and drive measurable progress against quality, cost, delivery, and capacity targets.
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for supplier quality issues and escapes, applying structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why) and validating that corrective actions are robust and sustained across all applicable parts and production lines.
• Apply lean manufacturing and statistical quality tools — including SPC, Cpk trending, and process audits — to drive continuous improvement across the mechanical supply base and eliminate sources of recurring defect.

**(This position can be hired as a Senior Supplier Development Engineer I or Senior Supplier Development Engineer II)**

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS A SENIOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, and statistical process capability (Cpk/Ppk).
• Experience conducting DFM reviews and translating design intent into manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and 3D CAD models.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS A SENIOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II 

• Minimum 8 years’ experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, and statistical process capability (Cpk/Ppk).
• Experience conducting DFM reviews and translating design intent into manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and 3D CAD models.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT CANDIDATE:

Beyond technical qualifications, we are looking for someone who:

• Owns problems all the way to resolution — doesn't hand off and walk away.
• Is proactive at suppliers, not reactive; identifies risks before they become escapes.
• Can translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable supplier expectations.
• Builds genuine working relationships with supplier technical teams and earns trust through competence.
• Communicates with clarity and urgency across internal engineering, procurement, quality, and program management.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment and makes high-quality decisions under schedule pressure.
• Brings intellectual curiosity about manufacturing — enjoys spending time on the shop floor understanding how things are made.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%, domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
• Ability to work extended hours, some nights or weekends when needed
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise  

NEUTRON

Rocket Lab is bringing our innovative medium-lift launch vehicle, Neutron, to life. Neutron Development Engineers deliver across a broad set of vehicle domains including structural (i.e. Propellant tanks, interstage, fairings), mechanical (i.e. stage separation, landing, aerodynamic control), fluid (i.e. pressurant, propellant management, ignition, HVAC), and thermal (i.e. thermal protection) systems.

As a Senior Development Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of our vehicle. This role will work directly with analysis and manufacturing engineers to produce concepts, detailed designs, and drawing packages for metallic and composites components & assemblies and to perform development & qualification tests, refine designs, and ensure Neutron’s materials, components, and assemblies meet their functional and performance requirements.  

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Produce & rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms across the Neutron launch vehicle.
• Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed safely and at pace;
• Prepare drawing packages & technical reports, ensuring manufacturability is considered throughout the design process
• Produce design documentation, FMEA, P&IDs, ICDs etc.
• Support with the definition of design requirements
• Support the testing structures and mechanisms, including composites and metallic components
• Develop test plans, monitor test activities, and post-process and document test data to verify functional and performance requirements;
• Produce test jigs / fixtures to aid testing of components & assemblies;

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• 5+ years designing high performance mechanical systems
• Experience with CAD software such as NX (preferred), Fibersim (preferred), Solidworks, CATIA
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture and making connections and appropriate decisions
• Have tenacity, a can-do attitude, and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Experience in one of the following domain areas:

• Metallic or composite structures
• Mechanisms
• Pressurised systems
• Fluid Systems

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. 

SENIOR SPACECRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEER I/II – TS/SCI CLEARANCE

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components. You will be expected to define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis, guide design, and help validate analysis, design, and system performance through test. You will support the Vehicle Design Director and Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I or Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test & flight data, including: sensor selection, data acquisition and validation, and environmental determination (random vibration, shock, quasi-static, acoustic, pressure, and thermal)
• Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures, including: finite element model verification and validation, material selection, performance of trade-off studies, and mass optimization
• Perform structural and dynamic simulations, including: static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelastic
• Work closely with design and test engineers to iterate through design concepts, determine test requirements, and demonstrate positive structural margins
• Define test requirements and directly support testing of vehicle subsystems and components
• Lead technical projects and programs, as required, both within analysis and across disciplines and teams
• Help implement new theory and tools within the team and establish best practices in areas of technical expertise

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR SPACECRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages
• Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR SPACECRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages
• Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Experience in full satellite system development cycles, from concept to launch
• Experience in analyzing additive manufactured parts
• Experience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, etc.)
• Experience in structural analysis of composites (laminate design, joint design, materials characterization, environmental effects)
• Familiarity with nonlinear material simulation, including metal plasticity, elastomers, and adhesive joints

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

SENIOR PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER I/II

We are currently seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer I/II for our systems engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA. As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you are responsible for system-level and component-level ownership of space systems propulsion and fluidic development. These teams support our Space Systems division, and lead cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware, and drive the technical development of our Space Systems missions.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer I or Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Technical problem solving, review, and documentation
• Manage technical risk within the individual’s scope
• Communicate effectively with leadership and other team members
• Own project requirements
• Design, analyze, test, and fly next generation propulsion and fluidics hardware
• Report on design, analysis, and test findings
• Work with an experienced team of propulsion experts to develop high performance, reliable, and low-cost hardware
• Work with manufacturing teams to support fabrication, design for manufacturability, and resolve issues that may arise during hardware build.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure system requirements are met

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience with end-to-end rocket engine or spacecraft propulsion system development and operation
• Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical
• U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience with end-to-end rocket engine or spacecraft propulsion system development and operation
• Experience working on propulsion systems utilizing different storable propellants, such as electrical and chemical
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, and structural mechanics
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles
• Siemens NX and Teamcenter proficiency
• Experience with Jama or other requirements management software
• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawings
• Familiarity with NI software and instrumentation hardware
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting flight hardware
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, hardware development processes, and configuration management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 

NEUTRON

Rocket Lab’s Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life. From designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER II – THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

As a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), you'll be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge vehicle structures that withstand extreme environments. Collaborating closely with analysis, design, and manufacturing teams, you'll transform innovative concepts into detailed designs and precision-engineered components using advanced metallic and composite materials. Your expertise in testing, control, modelling, and analysis will be critical to ensuring the performance and reliability of these systems. This is your opportunity to push the boundaries of engineering and contribute to the creation of next-generation aerospace technologies!

Join a driven team that’s tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Drive innovation by creating and rapidly iterating conceptual designs in CAD for cutting-edge thermal protection systems and subassemblies across metallic and composite structures for the Neutron launch vehicle.
• Design critical elements such as composite assemblies, material stack-ups, joint details, seals, fastening solutions, and metallic interfaces, while collaborating closely with analysts to ensure structural and thermal requirements are met with precision.
• Lead the creation of detailed drawing packages and assembly models, working hand-in-hand with the production team to ensure seamless design-for-manufacture throughout the process.
• Own, maintain, and manage analysis tools and methods for 1D and 2D/3D analysis of thermal performance of design features.
• Design and implement hardware, instrumentation, and test articles to streamline development testing and correlation of models, enabling efficient validation of components and assemblies.
• Support TPS solutions hands-on through qualification, manufacturing, and integration activities via direct engagement with interfacing technical teams.
• Collaborate with Thermofluids and structures teams as primary interface on aerothermal and TPS related tools and topics
• Inspire and empower the next generation of engineers by providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members, leveraging and creating technical documentation to enhance capabilities through analysis tools and thermal testing procedures.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• 2 - 4 years of design experience, designing high performance mechanical or thermal systems
• A strong understanding of material science, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and aerodynamics, with specific focus on their application to TPS
• 2 years experience with CAD software and modelling tools for mechanical and thermal design and analysis
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture and making connections and appropriate decisions
• Have tenacity, a can-do attitude, and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, material property characterization, design best practices, analysis methods, and manufacturing processes)
• Advanced skills with Python and MATLAB
• Familiarity with CFD – StarCCM, Ansys Fluent, COMSOL or equivalent
• Familiarity with engineering trade studies and material selection
• Experience with thermal testing, data acquisition, test hardware, and test planning
• Experience in one of the following domain areas:
  • Composite structures
  • Metallic structures
  • Materials characterization and testing
  • Transient thermal response modelling
  • High temperature and insulative materials
  • Hands-on experience with TPS material, technologies, and manufacturing
  • Spacecraft or launch vehicles

NOTE: Along with a CV and Cover Letter, please attach a recent CAD portfolio with your application for review. 

NEUTRON

Rocket Lab is bringing our innovative medium-lift launch vehicle, Neutron, to life. Neutron Development Engineers deliver across a broad set of vehicle domains including structural (i.e. Propellant tanks, interstage, fairings), mechanical (i.e. stage separation, landing, aerodynamic control), fluid (i.e. pressurant, propellant management, ignition, HVAC), and thermal (i.e. thermal protection) systems.

As a Development Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of our vehicle. This role will work directly with analysis and manufacturing engineers to produce concepts, detailed designs, and drawing packages for metallic and composites components & assemblies and to perform development & qualification tests, refine designs, and ensure Neutron's materials, components, and assemblies meet their functional and performance requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Produce & rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms across the Neutron launch vehicle.
• Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed safely and at pace;
• Engage with more experienced engineers across the team for ongoing mentorship and coaching, for both technical and behavioural skills.
• Prepare drawing packages & technical reports, ensuring manufacturability is considered throughout the design process
• Produce design documentation, FMEA, P&IDs, ICDs etc.
• Support with the definition of design requirements
• Support the testing structures and mechanisms, including composites and metallic components
• Develop test plans, monitor test activities, and post-process and document test data to verify functional and performance requirements;
• Produce test jigs / fixtures to aid testing of components & assemblies;

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• 3-5 years designing high performance mechanical systems
• Experience with CAD software such as NX (preferred), Fibersim (preferred), Solidworks, CATIA
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture and making connections and appropriate decisions
• Have tenacity, a can-do attitude, and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Experience in one of the following domain areas:

• Metallic or composite structures
• Mechanisms
• Pressurised systems
• Fluid Systems

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions

MECHANICAL ENGINEER II/SENIOR

As a Mechanical Engineer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will be responsible for developing high performance, lightweight satellite deployment systems and mechanisms. This development will cover the conceptual design, prototyping, testing, optimization and initial production phases. We are looking for someone with a high level of experience in CAD, GD&T, mechanical systems, carbon composite manufacturing and spaceflight testing/integration. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Mechanical Engineer II or Senior Mechanical Engineer I level.)

 WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Design solar array mechanisms alongside the structural and electrical engineering team.
• This position develops high performance, lightweight satellite deployment systems and mechanisms.
• Review the conceptual design, prototyping, testing, optimization and initial production phases.
• Work hands on with CAD, GD&T, mechanical systems, carbon composite manufacturing.
• Provide technical guidance on proposals.
• Develop qualification and testing acceptance plans as well as overseeing the testing and providing feedback on this.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS MECHANICAL ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer 
• Experience working in the aerospace industry

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer
• Experience working in the aerospace industry

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 7+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry
• Direct experience in designing, developing, and testing spacecraft mechanisms
• Advanced knowledge/skills in CAD modeling/drawing (Siemens NX, TeamCenter)
• Rapid conceptual design iteration
• Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills
• High level of hands-on development and testing experience
• Experience with analysis and interpretation of test data (Thermal, Vibe)
• The ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. Asa a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a high cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of reusable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR FACILITIES ENGINEER I

As a Senior Facilities Engineer I, you will be a key driver of Neutron’s production system and facility development, ensuring efficient use of space, and resources while meeting complex manufacturing requirements and future growth needs.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Develop and implement production system designs, including factory layouts, work cell designs, and equipment commissioning plans
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, tooling, and layout upgrades to meet production volume requirements, including preparation of business cases
• Streamline flow of raw materials, finished goods, flight parts, and indirect goods through the factory by working with supply chain and manufacturing engineers
• Review and support Value Stream Mapping exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, and production workflows
• Take a learn first approach to production systems development and facilitate continuous improvement with key stakeholders
• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to BMS
• Translate manufacturing, process, and testing requirements into facilities specifications, including electrical, network infrastructure, HVAC, fluids (air, nitrogen, vacuum, water), and other critical systems
• Plan, justify, and support execution of capital projects for facility upgrades, equipment installations, and layout improvements
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to align facilities systems with operational goals
• Apply lean principles to facilities design and production system development, ensuring efficient use of resources
• Support equipment selection, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and production commissioning
• Support EHS to ensure facility is complaint with OSHA, and environmental regulations

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, aerospace or other technical engineering discipline)
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or facilities engineering environments
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting production systems and facilities infrastructure with demonstrated results
• Proficiency with CAD systems such as NX or SolidWorks
• Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Engineering degree (preferably manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace)
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or facilities engineering roles
• Experience transitioning products from design to production in fast-paced, iterative environments
• Knowledge of composites manufacturing processes
• Experience with heavy equipment, large-scale lifting operations, and structural assembly

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate levels of noise

MANUFACTURING  

Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing teams are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware, and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers.   

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II / SENIOR – ELECTRON PROPULSION  

Based out of Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for overseeing process improvements and product revisions as related to the Rutherford rocket engine. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors and investors.   

(Please Note: this position can be hired onto as a Manufacturing Engineer II or Senior Manufacturing Engineer level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs.  

• Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities, and when required, lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.  

• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.  

• Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S.  

• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems.  

• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.  

• Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.  
• Implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.  

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or similar engineering discipline  

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment  

• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals  
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or similar engineering discipline  

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment  

• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals  
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or similar engineering discipline  

• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferably with fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or qualification testing 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes common to fluid components 

• Experience with assembly & testing of turbomachinery and combustion devices  

• Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting a production line and/or build area  

• Experience with manufacturing processes, including but not limited to TIG, EB and laser welding, heat treating, metal forming, additive manufacturing, CNC machining and precision cleaning  

• Experience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment  
• Experience performing root cause and corrective action projects and PFMEA / DFMEA of manufacturing processes and products  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing 

• Must be physically able to commute to buildings  

• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise 

• Availability to work long hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules  

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II / SENIOR - FLUID SYSTEMS

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems will develop, implement, and continuously improve the propulsion component, assembly, and integration manufacturing process through strong working knowledge of additive manufacturing, machining, welding, assembly, integration, tooling, test, and quality techniques. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Develop, perform, and qualify precision welding and fabrication of tubing components according to aerospace specifications.
• Utilize TIG, MIG, OTW and other welding methods to achieve the required structural integrity.
• Conduct thorough inspections of welded components, employing NDE/NDT methods to identify and rectify defects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and implement design specifications.
• When required, lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations
• Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
• Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements
• Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes
• Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases
• Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist

(This position can be hired as a Manufacturing Engineer II or Senior Manufacturing Engineer Level)

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - FLUID SYSTEMS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning
• Experience setting up and/or operating a tube shop or build area

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – FLUID SYSTEMS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning
• Experience setting up and operating a tube shop or build area

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 8+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning
• Ability to create and deliver accurate and concise presentations for design, manufacturing, and quality
• Strong knowledge of metal working and fabrication processes
• Experience designing tooling in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Hands-on with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner
• Adaptable and comfortable in an exciting, dynamic and ever-evolving environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 
• Availability to work long hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules. 

LEAD GROUND SUPPORT ENGINEER

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer for our Tooling, Test, and Infrastructure team 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 of tooling, GSE, and test for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.  

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:  

Manage a team of Engineers responsible for tooling, GSE, and test for Neutron 

Coordinate a team focused on: 

•  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. 
•  Ground Support Equipment: design of equipment that interfaces with the vehicle for test, transport, and integration
• Test: engineering coordination of qual tests and structural tests. 

Coordinate with structures team, other Lead Engineers, facilities, operations, and other major stakeholders to: 

•  Manage facility-wide constraints 
• Develop appropriate training plans to ensure technicians are qualified to perform the expected tasks 
•  Major capital projects to introduce new production techniques as we scale production 
•  Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.

In addition, the Lead Engineer will perform the following tasks in a leadership capacity: 

• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians  
• Ensure robust planning, including project schedules 
• Performance management for engineers on the team 
• Recruiting where needed for additional engineers 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree. 
• 5 + years of manufacturing experience in a highly-regulated field.  
• Experience in a leadership position.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean manufacturing and value stream mapping. 
• Pedigree in tooling and structures design 
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design.  
• Experience with Composite Materials 
• Experience with large structural assemblies 
• Track record of working with large and diverse workforce  
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, especially change management, conflict resolution, knowing when to escalate / request help, effectively manage a team 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.    
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.   
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Ability or willingness to learn to use and operate powered machinery including fork trucks, scissor lifts, telehandlers etc.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.  

NEUTRON 

Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab, a publicly traded end-to-end space company. The rocket can deliver the mega constellations of tomorrow, enable interplanetary payloads, and support human spaceflight. As a reusable platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven history with Electron – the third most launched rocket, worldwide, in 2024. If you’re interested in joining an incredible team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, this is your opportunity. 

SENIOR COMBUSTION DEVICES ENGINEER II / PRINCIPAL COMBUSTION DEVICES ENGINEER

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Principal/Senior Combustion Devices Engineer will be responsible for the development of one or more combustion devices (preburners, main injectors, thrust chambers assemblies and vacuum nozzles). These devices are an integral portion of the 200,000 lbf Archimedes engine, which operates in a demanding but efficient ox-rich, staged combustion architecture.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of all aspects of a component: design and analysis, manufacturing and test support, and successful flights and subsequent, high-cadence, re-flights. By doing so, you will help propel the Neutron rocket, expanding human capabilities in space and providing value to the company and its shareholders.

Please note: This position can be hired as a Senior Combustion Devices Engineer II or Principal Combustion Devices Engineer Level.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Design, analyze, and perform trades studies to achieve programmatic targets. 
• Define requirements, test and flight qualification plans.  
• Work with the interface owners, like turbomachinery and engine systems teams, to make a high-end product that could be iterated fast and seamlessly.
• Work with manufacturing and build engineers to design easily manufacturable, cost-effective, beautiful parts.
• Work with the test and launch teams to interpret data and provide solutions to enable a high cadence – of tests, flights and re-flights. 

AS A SENIOR COMBUSTION DEVICES ENGINEER II, YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent 
• 8+ years of combustion device design experience
• In-depth knowledge of combustion and fluid dynamics, heat transfer and structural mechanics. 
• Fundamental understanding of design principals and manufacturing methods.

AS A PRINCIPAL COMBUSTION DEVICES ENGINEER, YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent 
• 12+ years of combustion device design experience
• In-depth knowledge of combustion and fluid dynamics, heat transfer and structural mechanics. 
• Fundamental understanding of design principals and manufacturing methods.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Master’s or a PhD.
• Advanced proficiency in NX, ANSYS Mechanical, StarCCM, MATLAB and GD&T.
• Proficiency in niche software like: TDK, ROCCID, PERCORP, CEA, ROCETS.
• Reacting flow CFD.
• Expertise in high-speed data/video analysis in time and frequency domains.
• Experience with designing reusable, propulsively landing rocket engines.
• Experience in an iterative and scrappy development environment. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel and communicate outside of work hours.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings. 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise. 

MANUFACTURING  

Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing teams are the builders and the doers who work with our advanced machinery across our global manufacturing sites to get our satellites, satellite components, and rockets out the door. They bring the designs of our engineers to life by using advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing to create our hardware, and are responsible for delivering our projects and missions on time and on budget to our customers.   

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – PROPULSION  

Based out of Rocket Lab's Production Complex in Auckland, New Zealand the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for overseeing process improvements and product revisions as related to the Rutherford rocket engine. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors and investors.   

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs.  
• Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities, and when required, lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.  
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.  
• Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S.  
• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems.  
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.  
• Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.  
• Implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.  

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or similar engineering discipline  
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment  
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals  
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or similar engineering discipline  
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferably with fluid components during assembly, functional checkouts or qualification testing 
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes common to fluid components 
• Experience with assembly & testing of turbomachinery and combustion devices  
• Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting a production line and/or build area  
• Experience with manufacturing processes, including but not limited to TIG, EB and laser welding, heat treating, metal forming, additive manufacturing, CNC machining and precision cleaning  
• Experience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment  
• Experience performing root cause and corrective action projects and PFMEA / DFMEA of manufacturing processes and products  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing 
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings  
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise 
• Availability to work long hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR WELD ENGINEER

Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced Senior Weld Engineer to be based at our Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA. This role will work under the direction of the Materials & Processes Department to lead the development, qualification, implementation, and continuous improvement of many welding processes used in the production of the Archimedes Engine for Neutron. This candidate shall be the main technical point of contact for all welding-related production issues and shall interface frequently with Manufacturing engineering teams to resolve these issues.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Develop and implement procedures and process improvements for all welding activities used in the production of the Archimedes Engine.
• Author welding process specifications and PQR’s for each welding process on the Archimedes Engine.
• Define welding acceptance criteria in accordance with AWS D17.1 and other relevant NASA standards.
• Improve welding processes by conducting root cause analyses on weld related nonconformances.
• Provide expert guidance on weld repair rework, repair, and dispositioning.
• Support production operations on full scale welded assemblies, providing directions to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work closely with design, tooling, and manufacturing engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing.
• Develop and execute welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results.
• General support of M&P related projects.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in welding engineering working with TIG, Laser, MIG, or EBEAM for aerospace applications.
• Hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies.

 THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Working experience with Laser Welding, GTAW, GMAW, and Orbital GTAW welding processes with a variety of materials.
• CAD / modeling experienced with SOLIDWORKS, NX
• Experience with X-ray quality structural welding, seal welding, and hard facing overlays.
• Working knowledge of carbon / stainless-steel / Nickel based metallurgy. Familiarity with Copper and Nickel based alloys
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy fundamentals, material specifications, and heat-treatment requirements.
• Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency.
• Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems used to make informed welding decisions (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermos-couples, strain gages, etc.)
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing.
• In depth knowledge of AWS D17.1 and related industry welding codes/standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

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SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. 

SPACECRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEER I/II

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I/II contributes to the analysis, design validation, and future improvements of our suite of Space Systems and Space Components. You will be expected to define loads and environments, perform detailed simulations and physics-based analysis, guide design, and help validate analysis, design, and system performance through test. You will support the Vehicle Design Director and Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer I or Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Define, process, and interpret static and dynamic ground test & flight data, including: sensor selection, data acquisition and validation, and environmental determination (random vibration, shock, quasi-static, acoustic, pressure, and thermal)
• Perform, validate, and document structural analyses of primary and secondary vehicle structures, including: finite element model verification and validation, material selection, performance of trade-off studies, and mass optimization
• Perform structural and dynamic simulations, including: static, modal, random vibration, buckling, and thermoelastic
• Work closely with design and test engineers to iterate through design concepts, determine test requirements, and demonstrate positive structural margins
• Define test requirements and directly support testing of vehicle subsystems and components
• Lead technical projects and programs, as required, both within analysis and across disciplines and teams
• Help implement new theory and tools within the team and establish best practices in areas of technical expertise

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SPACECRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Structural analysis experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages

QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SPACECRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• 2+ years of structural analysis experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience using NX Nastran, NX CAD, and Teamcenter packages

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Active security clearance
• Experience in analyzing additive manufactured parts
• Experience with sensor selection and data post-processing/interpretation (accelerometers, strain gauges, etc.)
• Experience in structural analysis of composites (laminate design, joint design, materials characterization, environmental effects)
• Familiarity with nonlinear material simulation, including metal plasticity, elastomers, and adhesive joints
• Experience in spacecraft-level structural test campaign design, execution, data processing, and validation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

Rocket Lab is a global leader in space systems, and we’re looking for a Senior Ground Systems Engineer – Mechanical to join our innovative team. In this role, you’ll design, build, test, and commission the critical systems that support our Electron and Neutron launch vehicles- from production to orbit. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of engineering in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

About the Role

As a Senior Ground Systems Engineer - Mechanical, you’ll be a subject matter expert and technical decision-maker, responsible for the design and development of launch range and test cell structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems. You’ll work on systems that operate in high-vibration, harsh, and hazardous environments, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of space exploration.

This role is hands-on and collaborative, requiring you to work closely with suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to deliver world-class solutions. From concept to commissioning, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Rocket Lab’s ground systems are reliable, efficient, and ready to support our missions.

What You’ll Do

Design & Development

• Design systems such as launch vehicle transporters, erectors, launchers, spacecraft handling equipment, and ground support tooling.
• Develop fluid systems, including cryogenics, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Perform structural design and analysis for high-vibration and hazardous environments.
• Create 2D and 3D models using CAD software (SolidWorks, NX).
• Conduct system sizing and analysis using hand calculations and numerical methods.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and interface control documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure designs meet specifications.

Operations Support

• Work closely with test and operations teams to ensure systems are operational and meet mission requirements.
• Support pad technicians during installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities—both remotely and on-site.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate system performance and vehicle interfaces.
• Design, develop, and maintain test equipment for ground systems.
• Analyze post-flight and post-test data to identify improvements.

Project Management

• Lead projects for facility and system builds, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support certification of launch pad systems and develop maintenance programs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Health & Safety