Avionics Mechanical Engineer – Neutron Rocket Hardware

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO and PPO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocketlab is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II – Neutron Avionics in Long Beach, CA. This role focuses on the development and implementation of mechanical designs for the electronics powering the Neutron rocket. You'll work with cross-functional teams and have hands-on involvement with hardware from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. A strong background in mechanical design, electronics packaging, and environmental survivability is required.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000—$125,000, alongside various benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical components and electro-mechanical systems.
• Support hardware testing including system-level performance validation.
• Analyze electro-mechanical and structural assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical and structural design

Electronics packaging

Environmental survivability

3D modeling

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Ansys

Job description

Rocketlab is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II – Neutron Avionics in Long Beach, CA. This role focuses on the development and implementation of mechanical designs for the electronics powering the Neutron rocket. You'll work with cross-functional teams and have hands-on involvement with hardware from prototype to production.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. A strong background in mechanical design, electronics packaging, and environmental survivability is required.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000—$125,000, alongside various benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.