Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer: Design Lead

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer II – Spacecraft Design to lead mechanical formulation for new satellite systems, including structures and mechanisms. You will manage mass budgets and verification, and support leadership for internal reviews and investors.

The role requires CAD modeling/drawing proficiency, 5+ years in aerospace, and US citizenship. Based in Long Beach, it offers growth within a dynamic spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite mechanical engineering formulation for business development.
• Develop high performance satellite bus configurations, structures and mechanisms.
• Define deployment systems for modern satellite systems.
• Manage mechanical budgets and verification techniques.
• Create CAD models and production drawings.
• Support program management including schedules, vendors, and budgets.
• Develop interface specifications and CONOPS definitions.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer II – Spacecraft Design to lead mechanical formulation for new satellite systems, including structures and mechanisms. You will manage mass budgets and verification, and support leadership for internal reviews and investors.

The role requires CAD modeling/drawing proficiency, 5+ years in aerospace, and US citizenship. Based in Long Beach, it offers growth within a dynamic spaceflight environment.