Innovative Rocket Technologies

Autonomous, reusable small launch vehicles

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHauppauge, NY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
At least 3 years of experience in mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test is required.
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) is required.
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance design, and part and assembly drawings is required.
Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills are required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.
Experience in aerospace, propulsion, or high-reliability systems is required.
A hands-on engineering background spanning design, bench work, and manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

Act as the responsible engineer for key subsystems or components, such as valves and mechanical assemblies.
Advance the design of parts and assemblies by creating computer-aided design models, drawings, and associated documentation.
Perform mechanical analyses, calculations, and design iterations to meet performance, mass, and reliability targets.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and iterate designs based on feedback.
Support fabrication, post-processing, inspection, and tolerance verification of parts.
Assist with integration, assembly, and testing of mechanical and propulsion subsystems.
Create schematics, document design and manufacturing processes, and maintain records.
Participate in test campaigns, support troubleshooting, and analyze results.
Communicate progress, issues, and tradeoffs across cross-functional teams.
Ensure safe practices and adherence to personal protective equipment and safety standards in laboratory, shop, and test areas.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with simulation or analysis tools such as ANSYS and finite element analysis (FEA) is desired.
Experience scripting or using MATLAB or Python is desired.

Mechanical Engineer

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. · Hauppauge, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-09-26

Workplace: on_site

Description

iRocket is developing fully autonomous, fully reusable small launch vehicles to provide responsive, cost-effective access to space. Our mission is to catalyze a new era of space exploration through innovation in propulsion, structures, and sustainable launch systems.

The Role:

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and transition of mechanical components and systems from development through production. You’ll partner with propulsion, manufacturing, integration, and test teams to help deliver high-performance, reliable rocket hardware.

Act as Responsible Engineer for key subsystems or components (e.g., valves, mechanical assemblies)
Advance design of parts and assemblies: create CAD models, drawings, and associated documentation
Perform mechanical analyses, calculations, and design iterations to meet performance, mass, and reliability targets
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable, and iterate designs based on feedback
Support fabrication, post-processing, inspection, and tolerance verification of parts
Assist with integration, assembly, and test of mechanical and propulsion subsystems
Create schematics, document design and manufacturing processes, and maintain records
Participate in test campaigns, support troubleshooting, and analyze results
Communicate progress, issues, and tradeoffs clearly across cross-functional teams
Ensure safe practices and adherence to PPE and safety standards in lab, shop, and test areas

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test
Proficiency in CAD
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance design, part and assembly drawings
Strong problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience in aerospace, propulsion, or high-reliability systems
Hands-on engineering background (design to bench to manufacturing)
Experience with simulation or analysis tools (e.g. ANSYS, FEA)
Experience scripting or using tools such as MATLAB or Python
Comfort iterating quickly, learning from experiments, and working through ambiguity

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Wellness Resources

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About the Company

Innovative Rocket Technologies

Autonomous, reusable small launch vehicles

iRocket develops autonomous, reusable small launch vehicles to give rapid and affordable access to space for small satellites. Its main product is a small launch vehicle that can be flight-ready in under 24 hours and reused up to 20 times, lowering costs and increasing reliability. The rocket operates with onboard autonomy and is designed for repeated flights, targeting the aerospace and defense sectors. Compared with others, iRocket emphasizes very quick readiness, high reuse, and foundational partnerships with government entities, such as a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and a U.S. Air Force contract, which differentiate it from rivals that rely on slower production cycles or single-use launches. The company’s goal is to expand the small-satellite market by delivering fast, predictable, and affordable access to space through scalable, autonomous launch technology.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Town of Smithtown, New York
Founded: Not listed

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