Lead Satellite Mechanical Systems Engineer

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plans

Company-sponsored HSA

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

EV charging subsidies

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the mechanical formulation of new satellite systems, manage budgets, define configurations, and oversee testing from concept to production. The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years of aerospace experience, CAD proficiency, and US citizenship.

You’ll collaborate with Space Systems and BD teams, develop high-performance, lightweight satellite bus configurations, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelors in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years aerospace mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience supporting satellite/spacecraft development.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite mechanical engineering formulation for business development.
• Develop high performance satellite bus configurations, structures, and mechanisms.
• Define deployment systems for modern satellite buses.
• Maintain mass and mechanical budgets and verification techniques.
• Create CAD models, production drawings, and test procedures.

Skills

Aerospace mech eng

CAD modeling

Systems engineering

Budgeting

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the mechanical formulation of new satellite systems, manage budgets, define configurations, and oversee testing from concept to production. The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 5+ years of aerospace experience, CAD proficiency, and US citizenship.

You’ll collaborate with Space Systems and BD teams, develop high-performance, lightweight satellite bus configurations, and ensure