Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II

Responsibilities

• Lead schedule-aggressive development of innovative space mechanisms from concept through implementation as responsible engineer
• Design mechanisms and structures in CAD and analyze using hand calcs and FEA
• Lead requirements definition, traceability, compliance, verification, and system validation
• Create and maintain technical documentation, such as system design descriptions, CONOPS and ICDs
• Prepare and maintain requirements verification matrices and risk management plans
• Support constant incremental improvements to the development team’s engineering approach and best practices
• Generate technical reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure proper functionality across system interfaces and for end users
• Own development schedules, project milestone reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Mentor other engineers
• Support business development proposals and custom SOWs
• Support travel or off-site work to suppliers, customers, and other Rocket Lab sites, approximately 10%

Qualifications

• Senior Mechanical Engineer I: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, 5+ years experience in aerospace mechanical development projects, CAD and FEA proficiency, thorough understanding of aerospace standards, environments, verification tests and requirements, experience managing complex projects across organizational teams
• Senior Mechanical Engineer II: All qualifications of Senior Mechanical Engineer I plus 8+ years of experience in aerospace mechanical development projects, 3+ years as responsible engineer on mechanical development projects, experience mentoring other engineers, CAD and FEA proficiency, thorough understanding of aerospace standards, environments, verification tests and requirements, experience managing complex projects across organizational teams

Bonus Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering field
• Proficiency in NX CAD and Simcenter FEA software
• Strong task management, communication and problem solving skills
• Experience adapting to changing priorities and quickly resolving blockers

What to Expect

• Hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible
• Rolling up sleeves on all tasks big and small
• Focus on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way