Senior Facilities Engineer

Position Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build enable ambitious missions in scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change, and national security.

Neutron is our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle designed to support mega constellation deployment and human spaceflight. As we push the boundaries with a clean sheet development of this advanced launch vehicle, we are seeking a passionate individual to join our team.

In this role as Senior Facilities Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing production facility infrastructure at Rocket Lab’s Neutron manufacturing facility. Location: Baltimore, MD

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement factory layouts, equipment selection, and commissioning plans to support production needs.
• Translate manufacturing and process requirements into facilities specifications, including electrical load, HVAC, utilities (air, nitrogen, vacuum), and other critical systems.
• Plan, justify, and execute capital projects for facility upgrades, equipment installations, and layout improvements to meet production volume requirements.
• Prepare business cases for capital investments and oversee their implementation.
• Apply Lean principles to facilities design and production system development, ensuring efficient use of space, manpower, and resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to introduce automation and ensure seamless integration with MRP and quality systems.
• Work closely with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and production teams to align facilities systems with operational goals.
• Support Value Stream Mapping exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, and cell design processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace).
• 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting production facilities and infrastructure.
• Proficiency with CAD systems such as NX or Solid Works.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced engineering degree (preferably Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace).
• 8+ years of experience in facilities engineering or related roles.
• Experience transitioning products from design to production.