Mechanical Test Engineer INew$83K
The opportunity
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.
What you'll do
Assist in the preparation and execution of qualification and acceptance test campaigns.
Support the development and maintenance of test infrastructure and equipment.
Perform hands-on assembly and disassembly of test setups, including: instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure test setups meet design and safety requirements.
Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
What they're looking for
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during test operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- + years of experience in mechanical testing, aerospace, or a related field: (internship experience is acceptable).
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
