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Rocket Lab Corporation

Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I

Long Beach, CAFrom $100kentryAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I to design and develop high-performance satellite systems, mechanisms, and bus configurations for civil, commercial, and defense missions. You will own components from concept through production and testing, performing analysis and creating detailed technical documentation for cutting-edge space vehicles.

What you'll do

  • Develop lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and bus configurations for customers
  • Own component designs from conceptual design through production, test, and operation
  • Perform hand calculations and FEA analysis to drive design decisions
  • Lead component design, manufacturing, and test reviews
  • Create and maintain product definitions through CAD, drawings, and procedures
  • Support business development with proposals and mission concepts

What they're looking for

  • CAD modeling and technical drawing
  • Mechanical analysis and FEA
  • Spacecraft/satellite design
  • Mechanism design and problem-solving
  • GD&T application
  • Project and vendor management
  • Test data analysis
  • Systems engineering
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Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with CAD tools and the types of mechanical components or systems you've designed.
  • Walk us through a project where you owned a component from concept through production—what were the key challenges?
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