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Rocket Lab

AFP Programmer II, Senior

Rocket Lab, Middle River, Maryland, United States, 21220

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Rocket Lab . Rocket Lab is building parts with the worlds largest post-style automated fiber placement machine (AFP) at our Space Structures Complex in Middle River. As an AFP Programmer youll help build some of the largest carbon fiber composite fuselage structures using cutting edge technologies and space grade materials. Responsibilities

Serve as the Rocket Lab expert in AFP Programming; work with composites/manufacturing Engineering to mature the AFP process for manufacturing very large composite parts. Contribute to design reviews as an expert in AFP process capability, automation, and all aspects related to AFP manufacturing. Drive the transition to AFP from traditional composites manufacturing processes. Contribute to R&D projects to expand AFP capabilities for Rocket Lab. Identify risks and opportunities to develop the Manufacturing Engineering department to meet company needs. Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians daily. Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years experience in composites production and programming for AFP Programmer II. High School Diploma or GED and 8+ years experience in composites production and programming for Senior AFP Programmer. Preferred qualifications

Experience with Electroimpact equipment, Siemens NX / Fibersim, VCP (Vericut Composites Programming), VCS (Vericut Composites Simulation). Experience with Automated Fiber Placement technology, Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave composite manufacturing techniques. Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components. Additional requirements

Specific vision abilities; physical ability to commute to buildings; occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate levels of noise. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and onsite snacks/drinks. Rocket Lab is an equal opportunity employer and complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Notice

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