Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II

4 weeks ago

Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time
About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, enabling some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.

Space Systems Team

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for designing, creating, and putting together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors. We design and build satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers.

Key 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
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
  • 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.

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