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Rocket Lab · 20 hours ago

Senior Vehicle Design Engineer - Neutron Thrust Module - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Vehicle Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of the Neutron launch vehicle, collaborating closely with engineers to transform concepts into real-world systems.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Produce & rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms across the Neutron launch vehicle

Proactively identify and solve technical challenges to allow projects to proceed safely and at pace

Engage with more experienced engineers across the team for ongoing mentorship and coaching, for both technical and behavioural skills

Prepare drawing packages & technical reports, ensuring manufacturability is considered throughout the design process

Produce design documentation, FMEA, P&IDs, ICDs etc

Support with the definition of design requirements

Support the testing structures and mechanisms, including composites and metallic components

Develop test plans, monitor test activities, and post-process and document test data to verify functional and performance requirements

Produce test jigs / fixtures to aid testing of components & assemblies

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringMechanical engineeringMechatronic engineeringCAD softwareDesigning mechanical systemsAnalytical skillsTenacityCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving