SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missionsSENIOR MECHATRONICS ENGINEER As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer based at Rocket Lab's site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will have the opportunity to design and develop electro-mechanical systems. To be successful in this role you must assist with manufacturing and testing of PSC products, along with identify and implement quality and process-related initiatives and improvements.?You will support the Senior Engineering Manager and Space Systems organization.Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:Development of electro-mechanical space systems. Includes design, prototyping, production, and test.Analysis of electro-mechanical systems via classical and computer methods.Identify, test, and integrate instruments like IMUs, motor encoders, and power systems.Run development tests to debug designs.Maintain and improve test fixture control and data acquisition software.Inspection and quality control of machined parts.Occasional travel to meet with customers about PSC products.Subject matter expert for electrical soldering and harness requirements and procedures.Cognizant engineer to track and support on-time delivery of external customer programs.YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:BS in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or Systems Engineering5 + years of experience building and controlling motor driven mechanisms or robots.Proficiency with electromechanical systems.Programming proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.Electrical circuit and PCB design Familiarity with troubleshooting basic equipment issues.Familiarity with common manufacturing processes. (e.g., CNC, turning, wire EDM, 3D printing).THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Attention to detail, Strong analytical mindset, and Self-motivated.Ability to schedule and work on multiple projects concurrently.Effective verbal and written communication abilities.Ability to work collaboratively with other engineers.MS in Aerospace, Electrical, Robotics or Systems Engineering.6 years’ experience building and controlling motor driven mechanisms or robots.Familiarity with implementing AI.Industrial Interconnect familiarity (CAN bus or similar).ROS familiarity.Motor controller familiarity.Control algorithm familiarity.GPIO, serial, analog, and digital signals familiarity.CAD familiarity (Solidworks preferred). Proficiency in soldering to an industry standard (preferred J-STD-001).Experience with data acquisition and processing of electrical telemetry.Experience developing GUIs.Eagle application experience preferredADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing. Must be physically able to commute to buildingsOccasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
