Engineer I - 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. Engineer 1 – Mechanical Development & 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 Mechanical Development & Test team is critical to preserving and improving the reliability of the vehicle and its various systems, while at the same time providing sufficient resources to support both ongoing development and production. The Mechanical Development & Test team collaborates with the design and analysis teams to perform qualification tests, refine designs and ensure the structure of the Electron vehicle, mechanical components and fluid systems meet functional and performance requirements.   The scope of Mechanical Development & Test teamwork covers all structural components on the vehicle including tanks, and all other pressure vessels, plus all mechanical parts and fluid systems. Propulsion systems and Avionic components and systems are covered by other teams, although coordination across teams is required, and occasionally supported with component level testing. The Mechanical Development & Test Engineer I carries out the various functions of the Mechanical Development & Test Team under the direction of more senior engineers. This includes planning, designing, and implementing test programs related to the launch vehicle and sub-systems. The role works closely with the production team, design engineers, analysts, and assembly technicians to achieve high quality products. Essential skills Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering preferred) 2+ years’ development and/or test engineer experience Knowledge of instrumentation, signal acquisition (pressure, temperature, flow, etc.), and measurement error Creative, analytical, good at problem solving Clear communication skills Calm under pressure Good hands-on engineering skills Postgraduate study in engineering Experience with the National Instruments ecosystem Experience with NX or SolidWorks Experience with a scripting language for data processing such as Python or Matlab Excellent writing abilities Rocket 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.