Senior EO/IR Optical Payloads Manufacturing Engineer

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rocket labTucson (AZ)

Manufacturing Engineers Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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About the role

Rocket Lab in Tucson, AZ seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly, Integration & Test to lead the manufacture of advanced EO/IR space payloads. You will integrate, test, and assemble optical systems, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure stringent environmental and performance standards are met. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in integration and manufacturing of complex systems, strong optics experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

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