Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineer II — Hands-On Impact

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to join our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop high-performance satellite deployment systems, participate hands-on with flight hardware, and drive technical development of Space Systems missions.

We value experience in aerospace, ownership of designs from concept to production, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet demanding mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering degree.
• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development team with proposals and mission concepts
• Develop high performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers
• Develop concepts and satellite configurations for high value science and interplanetary missions
• Define what mechanisms look like on a modern satellite system/bus
• Own component designs from conceptual design through production, test, and operation
• Perform hand-calcs and FEA to drive design decisions
• Lead key component design, manufacturing, and test reviews
• Create and maintain product definition through CAD, production drawings, and test and operations procedures
• Manage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and other project deliverables

Education

Bachelor7s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering degree

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to join our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop high-performance satellite deployment systems, participate hands-on with flight hardware, and drive technical development of Space Systems missions.

We value experience in aerospace, ownership of designs from concept to production, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet demanding mission needs.