CAD Automation Engineer

NEUTRON

Neutron 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!

CAD AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the CAD Automation Engineer is responsible for driving constant improvement in design processes for the Neutron program. You will report within the Neutron development team in the US and support the design organizations across both the US and New Zealand offices.

While your primary function is to drive and improve design tools through activities such as implementing standardized parts, BOM & drawing templates, alternate parts solutions, developing workflows and automations as well as user support, you will also assist directly with surge design support for critical Neutron milestones.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Create design tools and automations to streamline the process from new idea to released rocket designs hitting the shop floor 
• Create and manage templates and best practices to maintain consistency and high quality across all Neutron design teams 
• Embed with the Neutron design teams to understand pain points and provide solutions to CAD, drawing, design automation and PLM needs 
• Interface with Rocket Lab IT and PLM vendors to troubleshoot urgent issues and implement improvements 
• Provide surge design support for the Neutron program 

 YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or other technical degree. 
• Experience with Siemens NX & Teamcenter 
• Strong knowledge of CAD modeling and drawing creation 
• Experience with programming using Python, C or similar 
• Experience managing version-controlled projects (git, mercurial, or similar) 
• Experience putting together UI applications 

 THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Experience with CAM programming for traditional machining processes 
• Experience with design for carbon composite structures 
• Experience creating automations with NX Open 

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.