NEUTRONNeutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!SENIOR AFP PROGRAMMERRocket Lab is installing the world's largest post-style automated fiber placement machine (AFP) at our Space Structures Complex in Middle River in order to build large scale components for our new Neutron Launch Vehicle. As a Senior AFP Programmer you'll get to build some of the largest carbon fiber composite fuselage structures ever made using cutting edge technologies and space grade materials.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:Be the Rocket Lab expert in AFP ProgrammingWork with composites/manufacturing Engineering to fully mature our AFP process for manufacturing very large composite partsContribute 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 processesContribute to R&D projects to expand the capabilities of AFP for Rocket LabIdentify risks and improvements to develop the manufacturing engineering department to meet company needs • Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians dailyYOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED8+ years experience in composites production and programming.Experience in programming large automated equipmentUnderstanding of Composites manufacturingExperience working with cross functional teams to solve hard problems on tight schedulesStrong foundation in 3D CAD systemsTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Experience working with Electroimpact equipmentExperience with Siemens NX / FibersimExperience 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.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.Must be physically able to commute to buildings • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
