Full-Time

Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II

Posted on 10/10/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$105k - $165kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Long Beach, CA, USA

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Space & Rocket Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience (for Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I)
  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience (for Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II)
  • Experience with CAD modeling and drawing
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

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron launch vehicle, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit for various sectors. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and reliability. The company's goal is to make space more accessible and to support a wide range of missions, from national security to scientific exploration.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

77%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a leader in innovative space materials.
  • Collaboration with Air Force Research Lab enhances digital engineering capabilities for aerospace.
  • Investment from Pier 88 indicates strong investor confidence in Rocket Lab's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or natural disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to the Moon, Mars, and private Venus missions.
  • Rocket Lab operates from two hemispheres, enhancing global launch flexibility and frequency.

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