Mechanical Engineer II, Neutron Avionics

PSC by Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Stock Options

401k

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dependent Care Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

PSC by Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for Neutron Avionics in Long Beach. You will develop mechanical designs and packaging for avionics electronics, optimizing for cost, mass and production rate, while interfacing with design, test, and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes practical hardware testing support, environmental survivability considerations, and robust 3D modeling. Experience with NX/Ansys and Python is preferred in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical designs and packaging for Neutron avionics electronics.
• Create mechanical components and enclosures for avionics systems.
• Optimize designs for cost, mass and production rate while maintaining reliability.
• Support hardware testing and validation activities.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Electro-Mechanical Design

Electronics Packaging

Environmental Survivability

3D Modeling

Finite Element Analysis

Manufacturing Drawing Creation

Avionics Integration

Python

Agile Development

Vibration Testing

Shock Testing

Control Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Ansys

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer II, Neutron Avionics is responsible for the development and implementation of mechanical designs and packaging solutions for the electronics that power Neutron. This includes creating mechanical components for avionics, optimizing for cost, mass, and production rate, and supporting hardware testing.

Requirements:

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, along with 2+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis. Preferred qualifications include experience with NX, Ansys, and designing for thermal and dynamic environments.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical Design
• Electro-Mechanical Design
• Electronics Packaging
• Environmental Survivability
• 3D Modeling
• Finite Element Analysis
• Manufacturing Drawing Creation
• Avionics Integration
• Python
• Agile Development
• Vibration Testing
• Shock Testing
• Control Systems

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Stock Options
• 401k
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance