Mechanical Engineer II, Avionics & Space Systems

Rocket Lab USA Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO, PPO & company-sponsored medical HSA plan

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave per year

11 paid holidays per year

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Subsidized EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Job summary

A leading space company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II in Long Beach, California. The candidate will work on the development of mechanical components and electro-mechanical systems for rockets. Responsibilities include supporting hardware testing and analyzing assemblies. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of related experience are required. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 – $125,000 USD, and access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, finite element analysis (FEA), and manufacturing drawing creation.

Responsibilities

• Development of mechanical components and electro-mechanical systems.
• Support and execute hardware testing, including system-level performance validation.
• Analyze electro-mechanical and structural assemblies using classical and computer methods.
• Contribute to future, reusable vehicle architectures.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical design

Performance validation

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Ansys

Python

Job description

A leading space company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer II in Long Beach, California. The candidate will work on the development of mechanical components and electro-mechanical systems for rockets. Responsibilities include supporting hardware testing and analyzing assemblies. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of related experience are required. The role offers a salary range of $100,000 – $125,000 USD, and access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.