Long Beach, CA30 days ago
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 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 (Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I or Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II level) QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER I: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience Experience with CAD modeling and drawing Active TS/SCI clearance U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER II: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience Experience with CAD modeling and drawing Active TS/SCI clearance U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline Spacecraft/satellite design experience Rapid conceptual design iteration experience Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills Hands-on development and testing experience Experience with analysis and interpretation of test data (Thermal, Vibe) Ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering Ability to apply GD&T to component designs Experience developing satellite deployment systems General spacecraft systems engineering knowledge, and experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generation ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.