Rocket Lab Corporation

Facilities Operations Lead

Pasadena, CA

Sponsorship not specified$83k-$125kDetected 16 hours ago

JiraExcelRoboticsLabVIEWTest AutomationMedical DevicesMicrosoft Office

About the role

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Responsibilities

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.
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 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment.
Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Facilities Operations Lead - Rocket Lab Robotics
Set up, support, and improve automated test systems using LabVIEW or similar tools, including hands-on test support when needed and improvements to repeatability, safety, efficiency, and data quality.
Lead continuous improvement of production and test infrastructure to reduce downtime, improve efficiency, increase reliability and test repeatability, and support a growing team.
Partner with engineering, production, quality, and test teams to resolve facility, equipment, process, calibration, machine shop, and test-support issues that affect daily execution or program delivery.
Own facility and test readiness for growth, including infrastructure planning and implementation to expand headcount, increase production activity, support new programs, and build additional test capabilities.

Requirements

Some travel is required.
Minimum 1 year of experience managing a team.
Facility maintenance experience supporting labs, production areas, technical operations, machine shops, test environments, cleanrooms, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience operating, supporting, or maintaining thermal vacuum test equipment.
Experience setting up, configuring, and supporting automated test systems using LabVIEW or similar test automation software.
Experience creating, maintaining, and training others on safe operating procedures for test equipment, machine shop equipment, test environments, and specialized test activities.
Experience supporting equipment calibration, verification, or metrology activities, including tracking status, maintaining records, coordinating vendors, or supporting audit readiness.
Experience supporting ESD controls, environmental controls, cleanroom controls, machine shop safety requirements, or other compliance requirements in production, lab, test, or technical environments.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities operations, production support, test operations support, equipment maintenance, or infrastructure management in aerospace, robotics, automotive, medical device, advanced manufacturing, or another heavily regulated technical environment.
Experience working with LN2 systems, including safe handling, operational support, or coordination of equipment and infrastructure that uses liquid nitrogen.

Nice to have

Experience leading a facilities team in a robotics, automation, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting technical labs, production areas, integration spaces, test equipment, or clean/controlled environments.
Understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, process utilities, compressed air, vacuum systems, ESD controls, equipment maintenance, and physical infrastructure.
Ability to operate calmly under stressful conditions and make sound decisions during facility or equipment issues.
Track record of consolidating complex operational requirements and managing facilities or infrastructure projects through completion.
Experience with CMMS/JIRA ticketing, preventive maintenance programs, EHS requirements, hazardous materials or waste handling, and equipment commissioning/decommissioning.
Work in environments with electrical hazards, chemical exposure, temperature variations, and noise
Wear required PPE as assigned, which may include safety glasses, gloves, respirators, and/or other protective clothing for extended periods

Compensation

$83,200 - $124,800 USD

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