Rocket Lab · 2 months ago
Mechatronics Engineer II/Senior
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that focuses on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Mechatronics Engineer will develop innovative electromechanical systems for product development, testing, and analysis, working on satellite mechanisms and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and test electromechanical space systems and test equipment
Improve and automate test processes
Design and implement systems for the evaluation of mechanism functionality
Collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams to ensure all functionality and requirements are met
Create detailed documentation to communicate the functionality, operation, and performance of products and tools
Manage and/or support the project lifecycle process, to ensure timely delivery
Identify and implement quality and process-related initiatives and improvements
Analyze electromechanical systems via classical and computer methods
Identify, test, and integrate instruments like IMUs, encoders, dynamometers, load cells, brushless motors
Design and implement data-acquisition systems
Design and improve software systems
Analyze data sets for trends and anomalies
Travel occasionally to collaborate with other Rocket Lab teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in an engineering field
2+ years of experience designing and implementing electromechanical systems
Experience in software design
Experience with electrical circuit and PCB design
Experience with data acquisition design, signal processing, and data processing
Experience implementing feedback control systems
Bachelor of Science in an engineering field
5+ years of experience designing and implementing electromechanical systems
Proficient in software design
Proficient with electrical circuit and PCB design
Proficient with data acquisition design, signal processing, and data processing
Experience implementing feedback control systems
Ability to lift up to 40lbs
Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Preferred
MS or 8+ years' experience in relevant field
Brushed and brushless motor control experience
Experience in the aerospace industry and the typical analysis and test requirements
Experience implementing AI to accelerate development and data processing
Proficiency in LabVIEW
Benefits
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Flex schedule
Free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week
Free snacks/drinks
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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