Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer – Mission Formulation

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I - Mission Formulation to lead mechanical design and formulation for new satellite systems, including structures, mechanisms, and bus configurations. You will manage budgets, requirements, testing, and analyses, collaborating with Space Systems leadership and the broader Business Development organization.

The role emphasizes hand-calcs, FEA, CAD development, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other technical discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical formulation of satellite systems, including structures and mechanisms.
• Develop high performance satellite bus configurations and deployment systems.
• Define mass and mechanical budgets and verification techniques.
• Create and maintain product definitions via CAD drawings and procedures.
• Support program and product management including schedules, vendors, and budgets.
• Collaborate on CONOPS and mechanical interface specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I - Mission Formulation to lead mechanical design and formulation for new satellite systems, including structures, mechanisms, and bus configurations. You will manage budgets, requirements, testing, and analyses, collaborating with Space Systems leadership and the broader Business Development organization.

The role emphasizes hand-calcs, FEA, CAD development, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver concept through