Senior Spacecraft Design Systems Engineer

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I – Spacecraft Design to lead the mechanical formulation of new satellite systems at our Long Beach headquarters. You will manage budgets, requirements, and verification, guiding the mechanical engineering from concept through production and operation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years in aerospace, CAD modeling experience, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in aerospace engineering.
• Experience with satellite/spacecraft development programs.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical formulation for satellite systems including structures and mechanisms.
• Manage mass and mechanical budgets and verification techniques.
• Develop satellite bus configurations and mechanisms for missions.
• Produce CAD models, production drawings, and test procedures.
• Collaborate on CONOPS, interfaces, and design documents.

Skills

Aerospace experience

CAD modeling & drawing

Spacecraft development experience

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I – Spacecraft Design to lead the mechanical formulation of new satellite systems at our Long Beach headquarters. You will manage budgets, requirements, and verification, guiding the mechanical engineering from concept through production and operation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years in aerospace, CAD modeling experience, and US citizenship.