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ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. SPACE SYSTEMS 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. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER I As a Mechanical Engineer I , based at Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will be part of a team dedicated to producing innovative spaceflight mechanism concepts, specifically separation systems. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing the products and processes that bring these ideas to life while continuously driving improvements for faster, better, smarter ways to build.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Hands-on assembly and physical production of mechanical space systems

Identify and implement quality and process-related initiatives and improvements

Improve electro-mechanical space systems, including design, prototyping, production, and test

Analysis of mechanical systems via classical and computer methods - Consult with machinists and vendors to assure proper manufacture of components

Inspection and quality control of machined parts

Travel occasions to meet with customers regarding products

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering

Understanding of electrical circuitry

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Advanced degree in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or systems engineering

2+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry

Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot basic equipment issues

Passion for mechanisms and structures

Ability to schedule and work on multiple projects concurrently

CNC, turning, wire EDM, and 3D printing)

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

top tier medical HMO

dental and vision coverage

11 paid holidays per year

flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts

disability insurance

life insurance

access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks.

discounted employee stock purchase program

flex schedule

It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.