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# Team Lead - Ground Systems

- **Company:** Rocket Lab
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Confluence, JIRA, Project Management Software, Siemens NX, Openstack Neutron, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/cff3e038-9ed6-45a4-b945-8b6239d6daee/team-lead-ground-systems

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or related technical field
 * 6+ years of engineering design experience
 * 1+ years in engineering management, team management, project management, or similar
 * Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven environment, * Experience with large tooling, equipment, or structure design; launch pad systems; or industries such as oil & gas, process, or mining
 * Familiarity with NASA, ASME, ASTM, IEC, or AS/NZS standards
 * Working knowledge of Siemens NX/Teamcenter
 * Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
 * Experience with structural analysis, including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
 * Experience with Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and wiring diagrams
 * Demonstrated leadership competencies

We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and ambition are encouraged. You'll work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, contribute to world-first missions, and help shape the future of space.

## Description

* Lead a team of engineers delivering projects across production tooling, ground support equipment, and test and launch infrastructure
 * Act as a subject matter expert and technical decision maker in design for manufacturing, testing, quality control, risk assessment, and productivity
 * Drive robust planning and resource allocation to deliver projects to aggressive deadlines

Engage with a Global Organization

 * Collaborate with diverse teams across the Neutron program to support development, production, test, and operational needs
 * Priorities and manage delivery of capital projects to introduce new capabilities and refine existing ones as we scale production and launch cadence
 * Deliver projects and capabilities across multiple sites in New Zealand and the USA

People Leadership

 * Mentor, coach, and develop the team's capability and culture of ownership and execution
 * Manage professional development for engineers and recruit new talent as required