Mechatronics Engineer II/Senior

Rocket Lab Corporation • Silver Spring, MD

6h • Onsite

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

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level