Space Systems Mechanical Engineer I - Mechanisms

Rocket Lab Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I based at our Silver Spring, MD site to contribute to innovative spaceflight mechanisms, focusing on separation systems. You will design, build, and optimize products and processes, driving improvements for faster, better, and smarter spacecraft development.

The role involves hands-on assembly, collaboration with machinists and vendors, and occasional travel to meet customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering.
• Understanding of electrical circuitry.
• Capacity 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

Export controls compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical or systems engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I based at our Silver Spring, MD site to contribute to innovative spaceflight mechanisms, focusing on separation systems. You will design, build, and optimize products and processes, driving improvements for faster, better, and smarter spacecraft development.

The role involves hands-on assembly, collaboration with machinists and vendors, and occasional travel to meet customers.