Vehicle Design Engineer Ii

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Rocket Lab Full time

Employee Share option program
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology

**About Rocket Lab**
Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented.

**While other companies talk about it, we do it**

**About the role**
The Vehicle Design Team supports the hardware design and development of Electron, Photon and related Payload and Mission objectives.

The Vehicle Design team works closely with other Engineering teams and Production to bring new concepts to life. This includes the development of our vehicle and space craft systems, related data structures and documentation to support the manufacturing and performance improvement of Electron and related Space Systems. From R&D to production improvements, every day will see new problems to solve and new opportunities to leave your mark on the vehicle.

As a Vehicle Design Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will be supporting the design of the world's first mass-produced orbital launch vehicle. Given the high launch cadence of Electron, you will have unparalleled opportunities for end-to-end hardware development and seeing your designs reach space.

**Essential Skills**
- 3-5 years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Ability to work on own initiative with ability to plan own daily workflow to meet higher level tasks
- Responsible for managing smaller development projects
- Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships. Will be required to work collaboratively with fellow design engineers, test engineers, manufacturing engineers, analysts, and production team
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Heavy emphasis on achievement - getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards
- Excellent attention to detail is a must
- Conduct CAD work and associated documentation in a logical, robust, and tidy way to ensure others can understand and follow what has been done
- Several years of CAD experience (SolidWorks or NX preferred). PDM experience desirable
- (EPDM, Teamcenter, or similar)
- Experience in structuring and working with large assemblies in a multi-user environment
- Proven experience in seeing products through from concept to completion in a production environment
- Proactive, enthusiastic, creative and open to learning

**Rocket Lab Employee Benefits**:

- The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks
- Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
- Additional parental leave entitlements
- A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year
- An employee stock purchase program

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