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Senior Mechanical Engineer II - 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

The Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer II at Rocket Lab is responsible for developing high-performance satellite deployment systems and mechanisms. This role involves supporting business development with proposals, managing design processes from concept to production, and leading design reviews. The engineer will work on satellite configurations for various missions, including interplanetary exploration, while collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders.

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
  • 8+ 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

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • 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
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • Active Secret Clearance is mandatory
  • Role involves significant responsibility with internal leadership and investor deliverables
  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned, may imply a need for adaptability
  • Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work

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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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