Rocket Lab is hiring a
Engineer I

Summary

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights! Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab. The Engineer I, R&D will support the development of our next generation of space solar cell products.

Requirements

Bachelors in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or other technical field

Responsibilities

• Work in an R&D environment to develop cutting-edge space solar cell products
• Become an expert in semiconductor materials characterization
• Support research and development of processes for the metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) of III/V semiconductor photovoltaic devices, from the concept phase to the manufacturing phase
• Maintain product readiness of MOCVD reactors
• Participate in continuous improvement of production MOCVD processes
• Document procedures and best practices in support of technology transfer to production

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or other technical field with experience working with semiconductors or similar
• Experience in the semiconductor industry
• Experience with processing or testing of optoelectronic devices
• Experience working in a production-oriented manufacturing facility
• Experience with maintenance of semiconductor characterization or process equipment

Benefits

• 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