# Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II 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: Mid level
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7996051003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-spacecraft-mechanical-engineer-ii/

## About the role

We are currently seeking a 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.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or other engineering degree
- 2+ years of Mechanical engineering experience in the aerospace industry, as a mechanical engineer or other hands-on engineering role
- U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirement

Tags: USA Space Systems

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-spacecraft-mechanical-engineer-ii/