Rocket Lab · 19 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II, Neutron Avionics
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Mechanical Engineer II, Neutron Avionics, is responsible for developing and implementing mechanical designs and packaging solutions for avionics in the Neutron launch vehicle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability in extreme environments.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Development of mechanical components and electro-mechanical systems. Includes mechanical design, prototyping, production, test and integration. Execute multiple design iterations in efficient manner, while leveraging technical experience to clear short-term issues and long-term roadblocks. Own the hardware delivery timeline through inception, design, assembly, and test
Support and execute hardware testing, including system-level performance validation, Archimedes hotfires, integrated vehicle stack tests, and explosive/destructive qualification
Analysis of electro-mechanical and structural assemblies via classical and computer methods. Assess and optimize for downstream performance of physical events being driven and usage across the lifetime of the rocket
Contribute to the future, reusable vehicle architectures. Optimize the designs, implementation, and operation to achieve hands-off reusability between flights
Travel to vendors and test sites around the United States, approximately 10%. Sporadic travel to New Zealand sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
2+ years of professional experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis
Preferred
Professional experience with NX, Ansys, or similar tools
Experience designing things for stressing thermal and dynamic environments
Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), and manufacturing drawing creation (GD&T)
Professional experience working with avionics designers and exposure to electronics integration and packaging
Experience with best practices for design, qualification, and production of avionics systems and electro-mechanical components for launch vehicles
Experience with Python or similar software languages and integration
Experience with an agile development environment
Experience vibration and shock testing avionics, sensors, or similar components
Experience with HASS/HALT, HITL testing electronics and designing test support hardware
Experience with control systems for electro-mechanical components and systems
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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