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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Junior Development Engineer - Neutron

Materials & StructuresConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAuckland, New ZealandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Aerospace, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience from previous employment that meets the engineering experience title and skills.
  • Experience with CAD software such as NX, Solidworks, or CATIA.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Sound analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Produce and rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for primary and secondary metallic and composite structures across the Neutron launch vehicle.
  • Own design aspects of elements including composite inserts, laminates, joint details, metallic interfaces, and secondary structural elements, working closely with analysts to ensure designs are appropriately sized and structural and thermal requirements are met.
  • Support creating drawing packages and technical reports, working directly with the production team to ensure design for manufacture is maintained throughout the process.
  • Produce test jigs and fixtures to aid fabrication, assembly, and development testing of components and assemblies.
  • Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed at pace.
  • Engage with more experienced engineers across the team for ongoing mentorship and coaching in technical and behavioral skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of composites engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, classical lamination theory, material property characterization, design best practices, analysis methods, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in cryogenic systems, pressurized systems, mechanical moving assemblies, or fluid systems.
  • Hands-on composites manufacturing experience.
  • Hands-on metallic fabrication experience.

About the Company

Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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