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 SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER I Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for developing high performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers.

You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

QUALIFICATIONS

YOU’LL BRING: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience Experience with CAD modeling and drawing U.S citizenship is required, due to program

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: Active Secret or TS clearance 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 autonom