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Senior Mechanical Engineer I - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 64 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
310 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

As a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer I at Rocket Lab, you will develop high-performance satellite deployment systems and mechanisms, supporting the Space Systems organization. Your role involves creating designs from concept to production, performing calculations to inform design decisions, and managing project deliverables while collaborating with business development on proposals and mission concepts.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
  • Experience with CAD modeling and drawing
  • Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Nice to have

  • Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline
  • Spacecraft/satellite design experience
  • Rapid conceptual design iteration experience
  • Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on development and testing experience

What you get

  • Anticipated annual equity grant value based on function, level, experience, and other factors
  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in the role
  • Role may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, which could be a consideration for some candidates

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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