Junior Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP)

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I to join the Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will design, analyze, and test spacecraft mechanisms and satellite bus configurations, while working hands-on with flight hardware. The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering and U.S.

citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD clearance. Responsibilities include developing lightweight satellite systems, leading component reviews, and coordinating schedules and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Development with proposals and mission concepts.
• Develop high performance, lightweight satellite systems and configurations.
• Design concepts and configurations for high value science and interplanetary missions.
• Define mechanisms for modern satellite systems/bus.
• Own component designs from concept through production, test and operation.
• Perform hand-calcs and FEA to guide design decisions.
• Lead key component design, manufacturing, and test reviews.
• Create and maintain product definition via CAD drawings and procedures.
• Manage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and deliverables.

Skills

CAD modeling

Drawing

Hand-on with flight hardware

DoD clearance readiness

U.S. citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master's or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I to join the Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will design, analyze, and test spacecraft mechanisms and satellite bus configurations, while working hands-on with flight hardware. The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering and U.S.

citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD clearance. Responsibilities include developing lightweight satellite systems, leading component reviews, and coordinating schedules and vendors.