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Job Description iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is pioneering fully autonomous, fully reusable small launch vehicles for responsive access to space. We leverage cutting-edge propulsion, reuse, and sustainable propellant technologies to make launch more frequent, lower cost, and eco-friendly. We are headquartered in New Hyde Park, NY. The Role As a Machining & Manufacturing Engineer at iRocket, you will own the development, optimization, and scaling of high-precision manufacturing processes for rocket hardware. You will work cross-functionally with design, test, supply chain, and quality teams to mature processes from prototype through production. You will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering. • Develop, validate, and refine machining processes (CNC turning, milling, EDM, grinding, etc.) for rocket components, • Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, offer design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback, and propose design changes where beneficial, • Create and maintain manufacturing BOMs, process flows, work instructions, and SOPs, • Support installation, calibration, qualification, and commissioning of new machines and tooling, • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for production issues and drive corrective and preventive actions, • Implement process controls, error-proofing, statistical monitoring, and quality gates, • Participate in manufacturability reviews and design reviews to provide input from a manufacturing perspective, • Document and drive continuous improvement in process maturity, standardization, and scaling, • Support aerospace / defense compliance efforts (e.g. AS9100, aerospace quality standards), • Occasionally support mission-critical deadlines which may require non-standard hours Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, • 3+ years of experience in machining / manufacturing engineering in aerospace, defense, or precision industries, • Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerancing, fixtures, tooling, materials, machining best practices, • Hands-on experience developing machining processes, tooling, fixturing, • Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, • Ability to work cross-functionally, strong problem solving, and data analysis skills, • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), • Master’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, • Experience with aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.), • Familiarity with additive manufacturing, welding, exotic materials, or hybrid manufacturing methods, • Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen), • Proficiency in CAD/CAM or manufacturing software (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, Mastercam, etc.), • Experience in propulsion, space, or high-reliability systems Benefits • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Wellness Resources

Job Description Data is pivotal to our goal of frequent launch and rapid iteration. We’re recruiting a Data Engineer at iRocket to build pipelines, analytics, and tools that support propulsion test, launch operations, manufacturing, and vehicle performance. The Role • Design and build data pipelines for test stands, manufacturing machines, launch telemetry, and operations systems., • Develop dashboards, real-time monitoring, data-driven anomaly detection, performance trending, and predictive maintenance tools., • Work with engineers across propulsion, manufacturing, and operations to translate data-needs into data-products., • Maintain data architecture, ETL processes, cloud/edge-data systems, and analytics tooling., • Support A/B testing, performance metrics, and feed insights back into design/manufacturing cycles. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related technical field., • 2+ years of experience building data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics systems., • Proficient in Python, SQL, cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), streaming/real-time analytics, and dashboarding (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)., • Strong ability to work cross-functionally and deliver data-products to engineering and operations teams., • Strong communication, documentation, and a curiosity-driven mindset. Benefits • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Wellness Resources

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Simple IRA w/ Matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance, • Flexible schedule Posimech is an AS9100/ISO9001 Certified High-Mix/Low-Volume Precision Machine Shop with a track record of being our customers' top performing supplier. In business 45-years and continuing to grow. We supply parts for all major military aircraft, fixed and rotary, as well as ground-support systems you likely see often in the news. We are also on most Boeing and a few Airbus planes, and are working towards some SpaceX projects in 2026. This is a full-time on-site role for a motivated Junior Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic job shop manufacturing environment. The position will support senior engineers, machinists and production staff in developing, improving, and documenting manufacturing processes. Candidate will be comfortable working with high-mix, low-volume production and will play a key role in improving efficiency, quality, and throughput. Key Responsibilities • Assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes for new and existing parts, • Help create process sheets, work instructions, and routings, • Generate CAD drawings and product structures to accurately match and clearly communicate customer requirements., • Define manufacturing tolerances, • Support tooling and fixture design for machining and fabrication operations, • Work with machinists and programmers to improve efficiency and workflow, • Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions, • Participate in manufacturability reviews for incoming jobs, • Help identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and cost improvement, • Ensure processes follow company quality and safety standardsQualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or near completion), • Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in manufacturing or machining preferred, • Basic knowledge of CNC machining, milling, turning, or fabrication processes, • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, • Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 is a plus., • CAD/CAM experience is a plus, • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn, • Good communication and teamwork skillExpected hours: 40 – 50 per week Schedule: • Day shift, • Evening shift, • Monday to Friday, • Overtime, • Weekends as neededAbility to Commute:, • Medford, NY (Required)Ability to Relocate:, • We do not sponsor relocation, must reside on Long Island (Nassau/Suffolk counties) to be hired. (Required)Work Location: In person Job Placement Services need not respond.