Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join our Neutron Avionics team in Long Beach, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of mechanical designs and packaging solutions for the electronics that power Neutron. They will create mechanical components that enable the avionics across the vehicle, including on the Archimedes engine, GNC sensing and computing, and the explosive flight safety system. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical and structural design, electronics packaging, and environmental survivability, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- 2+ years of professional experience with mechanical or electro-mechanical design and analysis
- 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
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
