Space Systems Mechanical Engineer I — Build Spaceflight Hardware

Rocket Lab USA

Silver Spring (MD)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join the Space Systems team focused on separation systems. You will design, build, and optimize products and processes that bring ideas to life while driving improvements for faster, better, smarter space hardware.

The role involves hands-on assembly, quality initiatives, and collaboration with machinists and vendors to ensure proper manufacture of components, with occasional travel to meet customers and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering.
Understanding of electrical circuitry.
Ability to comply with the federally mandated U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

Hands-on assembly and physical production of mechanical space systems.
Identify and implement quality and process-related initiatives and improvements.
Improve electro-mechanical space systems, including design, prototyping, production, and test.
Analysis of mechanical systems via classical and computer methods; consult with machinists and vendors to assure proper manufacture of components.
Inspection and quality control of machined parts.
Travel occasionally to meet with customers regarding products.

Skills

Electrical circuitry understanding

Export control compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering

Job description

The role involves hands-on assembly, quality initiatives, and collaboration with machinists and vendors to ensure proper manufacture of components, with occasional travel to meet customers and

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