Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. S.

rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space.

Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. S.

Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER SENIOR I/II As a Mechanical Engineer supporting Rocket Lab’s Silver Spring, Maryland site, you will lead the development of innovative and complex electromechanical systems from early concept through production implementation on aggressive timelines.

This facility manufactures satellite separation mechanisms, and the selected candidate will have the flexibility to sit remote from Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach while collaborating closely with the Silver Spring team. In this role, you will drive technical execution, partner cross‑functionally, and contribute to hardware that directly supports Rocket Lab’s mission of improving life on Earth by going to space. To be successful, you must be detail‑oriented , collaborative , and motivated to tackle complex challenges with a team that has each other’s backs.

Join a driven group delivering on exciting missions and making an impact on the future of space.

Requirements

definition, traceability, compliance, verification, and system validation Prepare and maintain technical documentation, such as system design descriptions, CONOPS and ICDs Create and maintain

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 me