Senior Mechanical Test Engineer - Space Systems
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer I to own end-to-end design, build, test, and execution of advanced test capabilities for spacecraft hardware at our Long Beach HQ. You will lead qualification campaigns, develop high-volume test infrastructure, and guide future test capabilities while working closely with design teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering plus 5+ years in aerospace, with hands-on experience in MGSE, test automation, and data #J-18808-Ljbffr
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