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Operations Coordinator I-IV

Rocket Lab USA
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
10420 Research Road Southeast (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR I-IV Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico The Operations Support Coordinator works with Facilities and Chips Project management coordinating and facilitating the acquisition and management of facilities materials and parts resources. The Operations Support Coordinator facilitates and documents internal and external training for Facilities and EES technicians. Support Coordinators use skills in project management and facilities operations to better understand the current needs of their departments. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space! WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Work closely with managers and technicians to locate, obtain and manage Facilities and EES parts and equipment. Evaluate employees' tasks and responsibilities, identifying procedures or tools to improve productivity in the group. Work with management to monitor technical training and compliance requirements of the group. Facilitates some training of technicians. Assembles and deploys work instructions. Assisting CHIPS project and Facilities management with parts and material acquisition. Build and integrate equipment BOMs, SOOs, SOIs and PMs. Locate, order and track parts and materials for EES, Facilities and projects. Manage storage of materials and parts. Identify material and parts cost reductions and provide ROI justifications for change Assist Facilities management in assigning and tracking employee workspace assignments. (Please note, this position can be hired at the Operations Support Coordinator I, Operations Support Coordinator II, Operations Support Coordinator III or Operations Support Coordinator IV level) YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR I: Operations experience in Research, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar industry. 2+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, production, or industrial environment Experience with purchase request/purchase order system and basic bookkeeping Must be proficient with MS Office. Ability to read and understand measurement as depicted by ruler, tape measure, blueprints and other means. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR II: Operations experience in Research, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar industry. 5+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, production, or industrial environment Experience with purchase request/purchase order system and basic bookkeeping. Must be proficient with MS Office. Ability to read and understand measurement as depicted by ruler, tape measure, blueprints and other means. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR III: Operations experience in Research, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar industry. 8+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, production, or industrial environment Experience with purchase request/purchase order system and basic bookkeeping Must be proficient with MS Office. Ability to read and understand measurement as depicted by ruler, tape measure, blueprints and other means. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR IV: Operations experience in Research, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or similar industry. 12+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, production, or industrial environment Experience with purchase request/purchase order system and basic bookkeeping. Must be proficient with MS Office. Ability to read and understand measurement as depicted by ruler, tape measure, blueprints and other means. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus 2+ years of clean room work environment experience is a plus. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and convey ideas to groups. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus. Forklift experience is a plus. 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. #RL1 WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click hereITAR Regulations.