Mechanical Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Development of mechanical components and electro-mechanical systems including design, prototyping, production, and integration
• Support and execute hardware testing such as system-level performance validation and Archimedes hotfires
• Perform analysis of electro-mechanical and structural assemblies via classical and computer methods
• Contribute to reusable vehicle architectures by optimizing designs for hands-off reusability
• Travel to vendors and test sites within the US and occasionally to New Zealand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience with NX, Ansys, or similar tools
• Experience designing for thermal and dynamic environments
• Strong fundamentals in 3D modeling, FEA, and GD&T
• Experience with avionics integration and packaging
• Proficiency with Python or similar software languages
• Experience with vibration and shock testing or HASS/HALT testing
• Experience with control systems for electro-mechanical components

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.