Mechanical Engineering Manager — Space Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (CA); Presencial; USD 152.000 - 253.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Medical plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab in Pasadena, CA seeks a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead and grow a hands-on mechanical team. You will oversee design, analysis, build, test and delivery of flight and ground hardware, while shaping engineering culture and performance across programs.

The ideal candidate has strong depth in mechanical design, precision mechanisms, robotics, and aerospace hardware, with extensive SolidWorks and GD&T experience. On-site role with rocket-focused mission impact.

Formación

• Strong depth in mechanical design, precision mechanisms, robotics and aerospace hardware.
• Experience leading engineers, providing mentorship and staffing support.
• SolidWorks CAD modeling, drawings, GD&T, and design documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers delivering space robotics and related hardware.
• Drive design concepts, CAD, analysis, build, test and delivery across programs.
• Manage staffing, mentoring, performance feedback and project priorities.

Conocimientos

Mechanical design

Precision mechanisms

Robotics

Aerospace hardware

CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab in Pasadena, CA seeks a Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead and grow a hands-on mechanical team. You will oversee design, analysis, build, test and delivery of flight and ground hardware, while shaping engineering culture and performance across programs.

The ideal candidate has strong depth in mechanical design, precision mechanisms, robotics, and aerospace hardware, with extensive SolidWorks and GD&T experience. On-site role with rocket-focused mission impact.