Space Systems Mechanical Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer I to support the design, build, and execution of internal test capabilities for spacecraft and subsystems. You will help set up qualification and acceptance tests for satellite components and systems.

The role involves conducting hardware tests that may cover avionics boxes, complex mechanisms, and fully integrated spacecraft under stress environments to ensure reliability and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, build, and execution of internal test capabilities.
• Assist with test setups for qualification and acceptance tests for satellite components and systems.
• Hardware tests may include avionics boxes, complex mechanisms, and fully integrated spacecraft in stress environments.

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer I to support the design, build, and execution of internal test capabilities for spacecraft and subsystems. You will help set up qualification and acceptance tests for satellite components and systems.

The role involves conducting hardware tests that may cover avionics boxes, complex mechanisms, and fully integrated spacecraft under stress environments to ensure reliability and mission readiness.