Spaceflight Mechanical Engineer I

rocketlab; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO

PPO & 100% company-sponsored HSA

Dental and Vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick"

11 paid holidays per year

401(k) with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase

Flex schedule

Free breakfast and lunch

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Silver Spring, MD is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to design, build, and optimize spaceflight mechanism concepts, focusing on separation systems. You will collaborate with engineers and machinists to prototype, test, and improve components used in spacecraft.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, knowledge of electrical circuits, and readiness to travel. Base pay ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering.
• Understanding of electrical circuitry.
• Ability to comply with the federally mandated U.S. export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly and production of space systems.
• Identify and implement quality and process improvements.
• Improve electro-mechanical space systems from design to test.

Skills

Electrical basics

Hands-on assembly

Quality mindset

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CNC

Turning

Wire EDM

3D printing

Job description

Rocket Lab in Silver Spring, MD is hiring a Mechanical Engineer I to design, build, and optimize spaceflight mechanism concepts, focusing on separation systems. You will collaborate with engineers and machinists to prototype, test, and improve components used in spacecraft.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, knowledge of electrical circuits, and readiness to travel. Base pay ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package.