# Senior Design Engineer I at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8036107003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-design-engineer-i/

## About the role

As a Senior Design Engineer I for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will have the opportunity to support Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture with three-dimensional computer-aided designs. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
- Mechanical design experience associated with assembly and testing of optical systems
- Experience with SolidWorks, NX, or CREO
- Proficiency in utilizing common PDM data management tools and administration
- Familiarity with industry practices/standards used in drafting, design modeling, and revision control
- Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Tags: OS - Design Engineering

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