Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II

Rocket Lab - Long Beach, CA

Hiring: Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II Company: Rocket Lab Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:26:36 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : CAD About the job Experience: •Rapid conceptual design iteration experience •Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills •Hands-on development and testing experience •Demonstrated capacity to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision •Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously Required Skills: •Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the is responsible for developing high performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers. •Actively facilitate and support Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. Qualifications: •Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!