Spacecraft Materials Engineer II/ Senior Spacecraft Materials Engineer I

Rocket Lab - Events(1 day ago)

Long Beach, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$100,000 - $145,000Space Systems

About this role

A Spacecraft Materials Engineer at Rocket Lab sits within the Space Vehicle Design team of the Space Systems division and contributes to the development of materials technology for spacecraft, payloads, and components. The role may be filled at the Spacecraft Materials Engineer II or Senior Spacecraft Materials Engineer I level and is based in Long Beach, CA supporting civil, commercial, and defense programs.

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Required Skills

Materials Testing
Coatings Development
Fracture Control
Composites
Process Specification
Root Cause
Thermal Management
Contamination Control
Materials Characterization
Specification Writing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science or Engineering
Master's Degree
PhD
U.S. Citizenship

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

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.