Spacecraft Mechanical Test Engineer II — Build & Validate

InvestedintheMission; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

EV charging

Snacks & beverages

Merch discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team seeks a Mechanical Development & Test Engineer II based in Long Beach, CA. You will lead and execute test campaigns for satellite components, design test setups, troubleshoot issues, and ensure conformance with test requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, have 2+ years of mechanical testing experience, and are proficient in CAD (NX/SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical testing, aerospace, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of qualification and acceptance test campaigns for satellite components and systems.
• Design and implement test setups, including mechanical fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed test reports.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineers to define test requirements and ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during testing.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of test processes and infrastructure.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Python

MATLAB

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team seeks a Mechanical Development & Test Engineer II based in Long Beach, CA. You will lead and execute test campaigns for satellite components, design test setups, troubleshoot issues, and ensure conformance with test requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering, have 2+ years of mechanical testing experience, and are proficient in CAD (NX/SolidWorks).