Space Systems Mechanisms Engineer I

rocketlab; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical coverage (HMO/PPO)

Company-sponsored HSA

Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free meals

Flexible schedule

Free snacks/drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Space Systems team, focusing on innovative spaceflight mechanism concepts, especially separation systems. You will design, build, and optimize products and processes to enable faster, better space hardware.

This role emphasizes hands-on assembly, quality improvements, and collaboration with machinists and vendors, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, etc.).
• Ability to understand electrical circuitry aspects of space systems.
• Capacity to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly and production of mechanical space systems.
• Identify and implement quality and process improvements.
• Improve electro-mechanical space systems through design, prototyping, production, and test.
• Analyze mechanical systems using classical methods and CAD/analysis; consult with machinists and vendors.
• Inspect and control quality 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

Advanced degree in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to join our Space Systems team, focusing on innovative spaceflight mechanism concepts, especially separation systems. You will design, build, and optimize products and processes to enable faster, better space hardware.

This role emphasizes hands-on assembly, quality improvements, and collaboration with machinists and vendors, with occasional travel to customer sites.