Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach

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Company
Rocket Lab Corporation
Location
Long Beach
Salary
$164,500 — $255,275
Posted
October 19, 2026

About this job

SENIOR SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II to join our space vehicle design team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and leads cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Mechanical engineers are responsible for developing high performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers. They also work hands-on with flight hardware, and drive the technical development of our Space Systems missions. WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Support the Business Development team with proposals and mission concepts Develop high performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for…

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