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Team Lead - Mechanical Design at Rocket Lab USA

Team Lead for Mechanical Design at Rocket Lab.
On-Site
New Zealand
Undisclosed salary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Team Lead for Mechanical Design to join their Electron Program in Auckland, New Zealand. This role involves leading a team of 10+ engineers responsible for the design and development of the Electron rocket. The Team Lead will be involved in mechanical design, peer reviews, signing off designs, prioritizing work, project management, and people management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in mechanical engineering fundamentals and a passion for innovation. Rocket Lab offers a fast-paced, results-oriented culture where team leaders are actively involved in solving technical challenges and driving mission success.

Role Involves:

  • Mechanical design
  • Peer reviews
  • Signing off designs
  • Prioritising work
  • Project management
  • People management
  • Involvement in all aspects of the Electron rocket design including components, pneumatic and fluid systems, propulsion, payload structures, and launch day support.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering
  • At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, development & test, analysis, configuration control, or project engineering
  • Excellent grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Experience reviewing and approving technical content
  • People management experience of teams of 5+
  • Strong organisational and project management skills

What Rocket Lab Offers:

  • Opportunity to shape the future of Electron
  • Involvement in all aspects of the Electron rocket design
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Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building rockets and satellites that enable vital space missions. Since 2018, its Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit, and the company is developing Neutron, a reusable rocket for future mega constellations. Rocket Lab's space systems division produces satellites and components used in various missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA's Psyche Mission, serving commercial, government, and defense sectors.