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Senior Mechanical Engineer II at Rocket Lab - ApplyBlast

Senior Mechanical Engineer II

Rocket Lab

23 days ago

Pasadena, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer II leads mechanical design and mechanism development for space robotics and precision hardware at Rocket Lab's Pasadena location. This role involves translating program needs into practical mechanical architectures, driving designs through analysis, procurement, assembly, and qualification, and mentoring less-experienced engineers. The position requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in SolidWorks, tolerance analysis, and spaceflight hardware delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and mechanism development for space robotics and precision mechanisms
Drive hardware through design, procurement, build, test, qualification, and flight delivery
Mentor engineers and contribute to design standards and best practices

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or another related engineering discipline

About Rocket Lab

rocketlabcorp.com

Headquarters

Long Beach, California, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

2006

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.