Senior Mechanical Engineer — Space Robotics & Mechanisms

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%%‑

Top‑tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer I to lead mechanical design and mechanism development for space robotics and related hardware. You will translate program needs into practical architectures, driving through analysis, procurement, assembly, integration, environmental tests, and flight delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, deep experience in precision mechanisms, tolerancing, and manufacturability, with SolidWorks proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience in aerospace/spaceflight/robotics.
• 3+ years as a responsible engineer or technical lead for mechanical development.
• Strong experience delivering hardware from concept through delivery.
• SolidWorks experience with CAD modeling and drawing production.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and mechanism development efforts from scope to verification plans.
• Own technical execution through design, procurement, build, and test.
• Lead design reviews with cross-functional teams to drive closure.
• Coordinate with suppliers and machine shops to ensure timely hardware delivery.
• Develop precision mechanisms and spaceflight hardware for ground and space applications.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer I to lead mechanical design and mechanism development for space robotics and related hardware. You will translate program needs into practical architectures, driving through analysis, procurement, assembly, integration, environmental tests, and flight delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership, deep experience in precision mechanisms, tolerancing, and manufacturability, with SolidWorks proficiency.