Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II

The Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II role at Rocket Lab involves developing high-performance satellite systems and mechanisms, contributing to space vehicle design, and working with flight hardware for various missions.

• Support the Business Development team with proposals and mission concepts
• Develop high-performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations
• Define mechanisms for modern satellite systems/buses
• Own component designs from conceptual design through production, test, and operation
• Perform calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to inform design decisions
• Lead component design, manufacturing, and test reviews
• Create and maintain product definitions through CAD and related documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience (8+ for II level)
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements
• Spacecraft/satellite design experience preferred
• Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage development schedules, vendors, and project deliverables