Mechanical Test Engineer II - Satellite Systems

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

ESPP

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

HSA option

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer II to lead qualification and acceptance testing of satellite components and systems. You will design test setups, run campaigns, analyze data, and collaborate with design and systems engineers to ensure compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 2+ years in mechanical testing, CAD proficiency, and experience with environmental tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 2+ years of mechanical testing experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software (NX/SolidWorks).
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).
• Strong data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB).
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and acceptance test campaigns for satellite components and systems.
• Design test setups with fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed reports.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to test processes and infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Mechanical testing

CAD software

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX/SolidWorks CAD

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer II to lead qualification and acceptance testing of satellite components and systems. You will design test setups, run campaigns, analyze data, and collaborate with design and systems engineers to ensure compliance.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 2+ years in mechanical testing, CAD proficiency, and experience with environmental tests.