Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer: Lead Space Hardware

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO/PPO)

Vision/Dental coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I to join our Space Systems team. You will develop high-performance satellite deployment mechanisms, validate designs with hand calcs and FEA, and own components from concept through production. This role requires a Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 5+ years of experience, CAD proficiency, and U.S.

citizenship. We offer competitive base pay, stock, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Business Development with proposals and mission concepts.
• Develop high-performance satellite systems and bus configurations.
• Create concepts for high-value science and interplanetary missions.
• Define mechanisms on modern satellite systems/bus.
• Own component designs from concept to production, test, and operation.
• Perform hand-calcs and FEA to drive design decisions.
• Lead key component design, manufacturing, and test reviews.
• Create and maintain product definitions via CAD and drawings.
• Manage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and project deliverables.

Skills

5+ years experience mechanical

CAD modeling and drawing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

CAD software

GD&T

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I to join our Space Systems team. You will develop high-performance satellite deployment mechanisms, validate designs with hand calcs and FEA, and own components from concept through production. This role requires a Bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering, 5+ years of experience, CAD proficiency, and U.S.

citizenship. We offer competitive base pay, stock, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities across