About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a premier end-to-end space company committed to revolutionizing access to space. We provide responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, and payload solutions, including satellite components. Our mission is to support critical space endeavors such as scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, and national security, all while paving the way for exciting technology demonstrations.
With our Electron rocket now recognized as the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, having successfully delivered over 230 satellites to orbit, we continue to innovate with our upcoming Neutron vehicle—designed for medium-lift and reusable operations, ideal for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division designs and constructs a vast array of satellites, payloads, and components for major missions, including NASA's lunar and Martian explorations and elements used in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets; we're shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is dedicated to creating everything from complete spacecraft to precision payloads and essential subsystems, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and radios.
Having enabled over 1,700 missions—ranging from interplanetary exploration to national security initiatives—our team collaborates with renowned partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether developing high-performance spacecraft or integrated systems, we empower some of the most ambitious missions in space.
SENIOR SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER I/II
As a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I/II at our Long Beach headquarters, you will play a vital role in the design and development of advanced satellite deployment systems, focusing on lightweight and high-performance mechanisms to ensure operational success in challenging environments.

