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Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I

2 months ago

Long Beach, United States Rocket Lab Full time

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

SR. SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER I

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the

Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I

is responsible for developing high performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

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

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline

5+ years of mechanical engineering experience

Experience with CAD modeling and drawing

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline

Spacecraft/satellite design experience

Rapid conceptual design iteration experience

Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills

Hands-on development and testing experience

Experience with analysis and interpretation of test data (Thermal, Vibe)

Ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision

Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Ability to apply GD&T to component designs

Experience developing satellite deployment systems

General spacecraft systems engineering knowledge, and experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.

Must be physically able to commute to buildings

Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

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