Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Design & Mechanisms

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Systems Engineer I – Spacecraft Design leads the mechanical formulation of satellite systems, including structures, mechanisms, and bus configurations to support civil, national security, and commercial missions.

You will manage mass and mechanical budgets, define requirements, perform trades, plan tests, and oversee the mechanical engineering process from concept to production, with collaboration across leadership and