Ultra-quick-turn PCB and electronics contract manufacturing with cloud-native ops
Rocket EMS manufactures printed circuit boards and assembled electronics for fast-growth tech companies, specializing in 24–48 hour turnarounds. The tech stack is heavily Azure and AWS, with strong emphasis on Kubernetes, Docker, and zero-trust networking (Zscaler, Palo Alto)—unusual depth for manufacturing. Active projects signal a shift from legacy systems toward API-first microservices and hybrid cloud ops, while simultaneously replacing .NET and NGINX, indicating a modernization of internal manufacturing software alongside network infrastructure hardening.
Notable leadership hires: Software Technical Lead, Director of Engineering
Rocket EMS, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a contract electronics manufacturer serving high-technology companies with rapid new product introduction (NPI) capabilities. The company specializes in quick-turn and production PCB manufacturing, PCBA assembly, PCB layout design, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) services, with core competencies in rework, reball, BGA, and 3D printing. Operations span 201–500 employees, primarily in engineering and manufacturing. The business model centers on speed and quality execution—delivering orders within 24–48 hours on time and within budget, supported by advanced manufacturing equipment and a high-caliber technical team.
Kubernetes, Docker, Azure (VNets, ExpressRoute, Firewall, Front Door), AWS Auto Scaling, Terraform, Cisco Catalyst 9000, Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler zero-trust networking, OAuth 2.0, and SAML 2.0 for identity and access.
Santa Clara, California. The company was founded in January 2011 and is privately held with 201–500 employees.
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