Equipment Engineer

Solaero Technologies Corp - Middle River, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Middle River, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Equipment Engineer at Rocket Lab will play a crucial role in the installation and operation of the world's largest post-style automated fiber placement machine (AFP) at the Space Structures Complex. This position focuses on building large-scale carbon fiber composite fuselage structures for the new Neutron Launch Vehicle, contributing to the advancement of space systems and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Be the Rocket Lab expert in AFP Programming
• Work with composites/manufacturing Engineering to fully mature our AFP process for manufacturing very large composite parts
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in AFP Process capability, automation, and all aspects related to AFP manufacturing
• Drive the transition to AFP from other traditional composites manufacturing processes
• Contribute to R&D projects to expand the capabilities of AFP for Rocket Lab
• Identify risks and improvements to develop the manufacturing engineering department to meet company needs
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians daily

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8+ years experience in composites production and programming
• Experience in programming large automated equipment
• Understanding of Composites manufacturing
• Experience working with cross functional teams to solve hard problems on tight schedules
• Strong foundation in 3D CAD systems

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Electroimpact equipment
• Experience with Siemens NX / Fibersim
• Experience with VCP (Vericut Composites Programming)
• Experience with VCS (Vericut Composites Simulation)
• Experience in Automated Fiber Placement technology
• Experience both Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave composite manufacturing techniques
• Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Free snacks/drinks onsite