Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II - TS/SCI

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II - TS/SCI 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.
(Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I or Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II level)

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
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 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
• Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees