Team Lead - Mechanical Development & Test

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. Team Lead – Mechanical Development and Test About Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Our team is 500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. While other companies talk about it, we do it! About the role The Team Lead Mechanical Development and Test works closely with the Director of Vehicle Engineering and company managers to ensure the Mechanical Development department delivers to the requirements of engineering, production and operational parts of the company. The expectation for this position is to split time between managing the workflow and people within the team while still making individual contribution to engineering outputs. Success in this position will be measured by the ability of the combined Mechanical Development team to efficiently contribute to the overall success of the engineering and manufacturing departments at Rocket Lab. This success will be delivered through high engagement of team members and skillful prioritization of competing engineering development requests from other parts of the company. Essential skills Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification 6+ years developing and testing mechanical systems, with a focus on pneumatic systems Strong understanding of thermofluids and the ability to effectively convey your understanding to juniors The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment Sound analytical skills and capable of seeing the big picture and making connections and appropriate decisions Heavy emphasis on achievement and details – getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards The ability to take a flexible approach and to adapt to change quickly Have tenacity, a can-do attitude and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements R ocket Lab Employee Benefits The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology An employee stock purchase program Access to world leading experts to develop your career Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc. Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross Additional parental leave entitlements A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.