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Leading aerospace company Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead hardware projects. This pivotal role encompasses the full product lifecycle, ensuring innovative design and rigorous testing from concept through production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, leadership, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
About Us:
This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Auriga Space is revolutionizing space access by developing electromagnetic space launch systems that offer dramatic advantages in cost, reliability, launch frequency, and responsiveness compared to traditional rockets. Join us as we transform how payloads reach space.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team and play a key role in driving hardware projects from concept to commissioning. This role spans the full product lifecycle, including requirements generation, concept development, detailed design, manufacturing, and testing. The individual is also expected to provide technical and managerial leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in a start-up environment and is excited to work hands-on with a small, high-performing team pushing the boundaries of next-generation space launch technology.
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Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.