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Rocket Lab

Robot type
Marine and Space
Location
PasadenaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Salary
$82,400–$123,600 a year
Full-time

Mechanical Engineer I

Job description

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or another related engineering discipline.
  • Experience designing mechanical hardware, mechanisms, aerospace hardware, robotic systems, or electromechanical assemblies.
  • Experience with SolidWorks or a comparable CAD platform, including 3D modeling and production drawing creation.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, material selection, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design documentation.
  • Ability to use engineering fundamentals, hand calculations, and analysis tools to support design decisions.
  • Hands-on experience supporting hardware build, integration, troubleshooting, inspection, or testing.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test teams.
  • U.S Citizenship due to program requirements
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