Development Engineer IIActive

The opportunity

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll do

  • 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

What they're looking for

  • 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;
  • Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification