Senior AI&T II/Principal Engineering (Production Manager) - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Tucson, AZOnsiteFull TimeSenior$137,403 - $183,951 (estimated)Optical Systems

About this role

Senior AI&T II/Principal Engineering (Production Manager) at Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ leads production execution for complex space hardware, focusing on integration, verification, and hardware readiness for mission-critical payloads. The role connects engineering, quality, supply chain, and AIT teams to ensure hardware is delivered on schedule and to high-reliability standards. It also drives continuous improvement of production processes, tooling, and factory operations to support aerospace and defense missions.

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Required Skills

Production Management
Build Scheduling
Configuration Management
Hardware Traceability
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Root Cause
Material Coordination
Integration Verification
Test Flow

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
TS/SCI Eligibility

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.