Space Robotics Mechanical Engineer II

Socket.dev; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Onsite fitness centers

Comprehensive health plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to develop mechanical and electromechanical hardware for space robotics and ground support equipment. You will participate in concept development, detailed design, analysis, drawing release, procurement, assembly, and environmental testing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on hardware experience, strong CAD skills in SolidWorks, and a practical approach to manufacturability and reliability in spaceflight environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware, mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies.
• SolidWorks or CAD experience with 3D modeling and production drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware build, integration, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical hardware through concept development, design, drawings, and verification.
• Design space mechanisms and motion systems including actuators, gimbals, gears, and sensors.
• Create and maintain 3D models, BOMs, assembly docs, and test procedures in SolidWorks.
• Apply engineering fundamentals, hand calculations, and FEA to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Support hardware assembly, integration, testing, and qualification.

Skills

2+ years experience

SolidWorks

GD&T

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to develop mechanical and electromechanical hardware for space robotics and ground support equipment. You will participate in concept development, detailed design, analysis, drawing release, procurement, assembly, and environmental testing.

The ideal candidate has hands-on hardware experience, strong CAD skills in SolidWorks, and a practical approach to manufacturability and reliability in spaceflight environments.