Mechanical Development & Test Engineer I

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Development & Test Engineer I to help design, build, and execute internal test capabilities for spacecraft components. You will assist with qualification and acceptance tests, maintain test infrastructure, perform hands-on assembly, and work with senior engineers to meet safety and quality standards.

Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 0+ years testing experience required; CAD familiarity with NX or SolidWorks preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 0+ years of experience in mechanical testing or aerospace.
• Familiarity with CAD software NX or SolidWorks.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and testing principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualification and acceptance test campaigns.
• Support development and maintenance of test infrastructure.
• Perform hands-on assembly and disassembly of test setups.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure test setups meet design and safety requirements.
• Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during test operations.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT & TEST ENGINEER I

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT & TEST ENGINEER I isresponsible for supporting the design, build, and execution of internal test capabilities. This may include assisting with test setups for qualification and acceptance tests for satellite components and systems. Hardware tests may include avionics boxes, complex mechanisms, and fully integrated spacecraft instressingenvironments.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Assist in the preparation and execution of qualification and acceptance test campaigns.
• Support the development and maintenance of test infrastructure and equipment.
• Perform hands-on assembly and disassembly of test setups, including instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure test setups meet design and safety requirements.
• Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during test operations.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS A MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT & TEST ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 0+ years of experience in mechanical testing, aerospace, or a related field (internship experience is acceptable).
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and testing principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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