Panel Program Engineer II/Senior

Rocket Lab USA

Albuquerque, New Mexico

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Applied Physics, AutoCAD, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Science, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX), Solar Power, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Albuquerque, New Mexico
POSTED
1 day ago
Panel Program Engineer II/SeniorBased out of Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Panel Program Engineer II/Senior provides technical support and coordination to achieve Solar Panel and Solar Array program objectives, ensure requirements are met, and implement system concepts throughout the project plan's execution. This position acts as the primary liaison between program engineering leadership, the program management team, and internal technical experts to define an executable project that meets program needs. The role also includes preparing presentations and diagrams related to technical requests or problem analysis and coordinating recommended solutions with the program leadership team and other stakeholders.What You'll Get To Do:Act as the technical lead and primary technical customer point of contact for solar array programsLead a broad, cross-functional team of individuals from R&D, analysis, operations, design, and manufacturingOwn and review program technical content across a broad array of engineering disciplinesServe as the primary point of contact with customers for all technical aspects of assigned solar array programsCollaborate with program managers to execute program milestonesReview all program-related engineering documents and ensure all technical requirements are metSupport proposal compliance reviews and provide consultation on technical inputPrepare engineering documentation for both internal and external customersSupport product configuration management tasks, such as reviewing and/or releasing program specifications, travelers, and test proceduresInterface with the production team and manufacturing engineers as needed to resolve program-related manufacturing issuesSupport the material review board and assist in closing all engineering-related action itemsManage program-related Engineering Change RequestsSupport production simulations and test data reviewsYou'll Bring These Qualifications As An Panel Program Engineer II:Bachelor's degree in engineering, material science, applied physics2+ years of industry experience (aerospace or other) in an engineering roleKnowledge of the Systems Engineering design processProficient in all MS Office applicationsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal to create clear and succinct technical documentation using technical writing fundamentals.Demonstrated leadership capabilityYou'll Bring These Qualifications As An Senior Panel Program Engineer I:Bachelor's degree in engineering, material science, applied physics5+ years of industry experience (aerospace or other) in an engineering roleKnowledge of the Systems Engineering design processProficient in all MS Office applicationsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal to create clear and succinct technical documentation using technical writing fundamentalsDemonstrated leadership capabilityThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Experience using Siemens NX; AutoCAD (DWG viewer); or SolidWorks 2012 (e-drawings) or newer versionExperience with power systems design for spacecraft and spacecraft environmentsExperience in space-related manufacturingLeadership experience in a project engineering roleExperience in a customer facing technical roleAble to quickly absorb, process, and apply information outside of one's core competenciesThis position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

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Rocket Lab USA