Satellite Mechanical Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee equity / stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%+)

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted merch store

snacks and beverages

Job summary

Based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Mechanical Test Engineer II is responsible for leading and executing test campaigns for satellite components and systems. This includes designing and implementing test setups, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with test requirements.

Join a cross-functional team and mentor junior engineers while contributing to test process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical testing experience in aerospace or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks) and data acquisition.
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis with Python/MATLAB.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of qualification and acceptance test campaigns for satellite components and systems.
• Design and implement test setups, including mechanical fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test requirements and ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during testing.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of test processes and infrastructure.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Analytical skills

Python

MATLAB

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Data acquisition

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Mechanical Test Engineer II is responsible for leading and executing test campaigns for satellite components and systems. This includes designing and implementing test setups, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with test requirements.

Join a cross-functional team and mentor junior engineers while contributing to test process improvements.