Mechatronics Engineer II/Senior
About The Position
As a Mechatronics Engineer at Rocket Lab's Silver Spring, Maryland location, you will develop innovative electromechanical systems for product development, test and analysis. This facility manufactures satellite mechanisms; their products include separation systems, on-orbit devices, and other electromechanical deployables. Rocket Lab's commitment to improving life on earth by going to space is built upon a foundation of hard-working and motivated individuals that collaborate, challenge and have each other's backs. (PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE CAN BE HIRED AT THE MECHATRONICS ENGINEER II OR SENIOR MECHATRONICS ENGINEER I LEVEL.)
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering field
- 2+ years of experience designing and implementing electromechanical systems
- Experience in software design
- Experience with electrical circuit and PCB design
- Experience with data acquisition design, signal processing, and data processing
- Experience implementing feedback control systems
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering field
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing electromechanical systems
- Proficient in software design
- Proficient with electrical circuit and PCB design
- Proficient with data acquisition design, signal processing, and data processing
- Experience implementing feedback control systems
Nice To Haves
- MS or 8+ years' experience in relevant field
- Brushed and brushless motor control experience
- Experience in the aerospace industry and the typical analysis and test requirements
- Experience implementing AI to accelerate development and data processing
- Proficiency in LabVIEW
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test electromechanical space systems and test equipment
- Improve and automate test processes
- Design and implement systems for the evaluation of mechanism functionality
- Collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams to ensure all functionality and requirements are met
- Create detailed documentation to communicate the functionality, operation, and performance of products and tools
- Manage and/or support the project lifecycle process, to ensure timely delivery
- Identify and implement quality and process-related initiatives and improvements
- Analyze electromechanical systems via classical and computer methods
- Identify, test, and integrate instruments like IMUs, encoders, dynamometers, load cells, brushless motors
- Design and implement data-acquisition systems
- Design and improve software systems
- Analyze data sets for trends and anomalies
- Travel occasionally to collaborate with other Rocket Lab teams
Benefits
- company equity
- top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- discounted employee stock purchase program
- flex schedule
- free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week
- free snacks/drinks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
