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Team Lead - Unpressurised Composite Structures

Auckland, NZFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the design, development, and delivery of unpressurized composite structures (propellant tanks, interstage, fairings) for the Neutron rocket.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Team Lead (Composite Structures)

Builds

Neutron rocket structural components and systems

Domain

Aerospace / Rocketry

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Composite materials engineering, Mechanical system design, Project management, Team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical problem solving

Responsibilities

Lead overall delivery of mechanical systems across lifecycle (concept to launch), Manage project schedule, budget, and technical risk, Mentor and support direct reports, Coordinate between design, test, analysis, and manufacturing teams, Solve technical challenges to maintain project pace