Senior AI&T Engineer II/Principal

Job Title: Senior AI&T Engineer II/Principal
Location: Tucson, AZ
Clearance: Secret
Salary: up to $152k Senior / $174k Principal

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Lead day-to-day production operations for complex space hardware, ensuring hardware flows efficiently from build through test while maintaining Rocket Lab’s commitment to fierce efficiency and beautiful execution
• Translate program schedules into executable production plans, driving throughput, resolving blockers, and ensuring every build meets quality and delivery commitments
• Lead a multidisciplinary production team (technicians, planners, quality, manufacturing engineers) with clarity, urgency, and accountability, we hustle
• Implement and refine production processes, tooling strategies, and build documentation to continually improve cycle times, first-pass yield, and hardware consistency
• Own production metrics, including schedule performance, labor efficiency, material readiness, and defect trends; execute rapid root-cause and corrective-action processes
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and AIT to ensure alignment across all build stages, we have each other’s back
• Coordinate and lead product reviews, audits, cross-functional standups, and readiness events
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation, process simplification, layout optimization, to keep the factory ever evolving and performing at the highest level
• Support customer milestones, major hardware deliveries, and integration events

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR ENGINEER II:

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of production or manufacturing experience in aerospace hardware, high-reliability systems, or equivalent complex assemblies
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing production teams or large work cells.
• Strong understanding of production control, build scheduling, configuration management, and hardware traceability
• Proven ability to drive execution, manage bottlenecks, and deliver hardware on schedule

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About Us
At Anistar Technologies, we connect individuals from a variety of industries with respected companies, both nationally and internationally. Each day, our Recruiters are presenting our clients with talented industry professionals for their most in-demand positions. To accomplish this, the Anistar staffing team will invest the time to understand your goals, work experiences, and career objectives. To search for other exciting opportunities in your area, visit our website at www.anistar.com.
Anistar Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace. Anistar utilizes E-Verify. We offer variable hour employment on contract and contract-to-hire opportunities, as well as permanent placement. MUST have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and MUST be able to pass drug and background checks.

Interested Candidates, click “Apply”, or contact the Anistar office at the number listed below.

Contact:
Anistar Technologies
PH: 800-257-5597
Fax: 888-293-5055

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