Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

1 day ago

Long Beach CA USA, United States Rocket Lab Full time
About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a pioneering company in the field of launch and space systems, providing reliable access to orbit since 2018. Our Electron rocket has become one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world, and our Neutron rocket is set to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes a range of satellites and components that have enabled over 1,700 missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and the NASA Psyche Mission.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join our Space Systems team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing high-performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers. You will work closely with our Business Development team to support proposal development and mission concepts, and will be responsible for defining what mechanisms look like on a modern satellite system/bus.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop high-performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers
  • Support the Business Development team with proposals and mission concepts
  • 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
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
  • Experience with CAD modeling and drawing
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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
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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