About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space technology company committed to making space more accessible. We provide a comprehensive range of services including responsive launch operations, spacecraft design and manufacturing, and satellite component production. Our mission is to facilitate groundbreaking missions that drive scientific exploration, Earth monitoring, climate change initiatives, national security, and innovative technology demonstrations.
The Electron rocket, our flagship launch vehicle, is now the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket, having successfully delivered over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also actively developing Neutron, a medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division creates an extensive lineup of satellites and payloads, including spacecraft selected for pivotal NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, and components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we don’t just launch rockets; we are shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is responsible for designing and producing complete spacecraft, precision payloads, and essential subsystems that enable successful missions. This includes solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, and more.
Our team has contributed to over 1,700 successful missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration to national security projects. Collaborating with esteemed partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force, we are empowering ambitious endeavors in space exploration.
MECHATRONICS ENGINEER II/SENIOR
As a Mechatronics Engineer at Rocket Lab's Silver Spring, Maryland facility, you will be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge electromechanical systems for product development, testing, and analysis. Your work will directly contribute to the manufacturing of sophisticated satellite mechanisms and related products.

