Director, Space Vehicle Design

The Director of Space Vehicle Design at Rocket Lab leads a multi-disciplinary team focused on spacecraft development, guiding technical strategies and mentoring engineers while collaborating across various engineering teams.Lead the Space Vehicle Design team and manage team leads.Provide technical mentorship and ensure the integrity of team contributions.Collaborate with cross-discipline teams for smooth project execution.Develop and maintain design and analysis standards.Guide technical decision-making processes with the Space Systems Chief Engineer.Iterate design concepts with engineers and test engineers for manufacturability and integration.Oversee performance reviews and support career development of team members.Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline.12+ years of engineering experience with spacecraft/satellite design.3+ years of experience in a leadership role.Expertise in Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CAD, and GD&T.Proven success in bringing spacecraft hardware from concept to launch.Experience with environmental testing of spacecraft assemblies.Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.#J-18808-Ljbffr