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    Rocket Lab
    Rocket Lab Baltimore, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems.

    The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.


    Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.

    Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future.

    Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

    Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights

    SPACE SYSTEMS
    Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by

    Rocket Lab:

    from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more.

    Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.


    SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

    Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing methods to track and reduce manufacturing non-conformances and improve flight reliability.

    This facility manufactures satellite mechanisms; their products include separation systems, on-orbit devices, and other electro-mechanical deployables.

    WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
    Manage PSC-RL's quality management system and tailor based off industry standards
    Oversee

    non-conformance tracking and evaluation systems of space flight mechanisms

    , ensuring

    timely

    resolution and root-cause determination by the team
    Develop and implement

    KPIs

    to

    continually evaluate and track

    product risk during manufacturing and flight
    Work closely with program management, design

    ,

    manufacturing

    and

    production teams to

    improve product reliability
    Track and reduce RPNs and time to resolution for non-conformances
    Lead team to

    identify

    and resolve the root cause of the issues, applying tools like 5 Whys, Cause and Effect analysis and 8Ds.
    Develop employee

    quality

    training

    standards
    Improve

    quality tracking transparenc

    y and

    organization

    performance via dashboards

    or similar methods
    Support customer quality

    audits
    Contract review of quality clauses
    Interface with procurement quality team to

    improve quality standards for entire product lifecycle standards
    Travel to other Rocket Lab facilities, suppliers, conferences, and customers.

    YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATION:
    Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
    5+ years' experience as a quality engineer
    Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO

    9001 quality management systems
    Experience with non-conformance investigations

    , RPN evaluation and root cause determination
    Experience implementing and continuously evaluati

    ng quality related KPIs
    Capacity

    to

    comply with

    the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

    THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
    Master's degree

    or 7+

    years' experience

    as a

    quality

    engineer
    Experience with aerospace industry
    Tulip MES

    ,

    Siemens Te

    a

    mcenter


    PLM
    or

    Infor LN ERP

    software

    proficiency
    Experience implementing and

    utilizing

    statistical process controls

    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

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.

    It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.

    Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace.

    We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

    We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

    FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
    To conform to U.S.

    Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S.

    citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

    Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview.

    Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
    FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
    For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.

    These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

    Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

    For more information on these Regulations, click hereITAR Regulations.

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