Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II, Space Payloads - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Tucson, AZOnsiteFull TimeSenior$139,403 - $186,453 (estimated)Space Systems (Optical Systems)

About this role

Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II on Rocket Lab’s Optical Systems team in Tucson supporting advanced space payload and IRAD programs for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role contributes across design, development, build, and test phases of flight hardware and supports program-level meetings and customer engagements. Successful candidates bring adaptability, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset while working on high-visibility, technically challenging projects.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Design
CAD Modeling
Fabrication
Integration Test
Troubleshooting
Vendor Management
Technical Writing
FEA
Mechanism Design
Materials Engineering

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Active Secret Clearance
TS/SCI Eligibility
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. citizenship/Green Card or authorization)

About Rocket Lab - Events

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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.