Senior Mechanical Engineer II

Lead schedule-aggressive development of innovative space mechanisms from concept through implementation as responsible engineer. Design mechanisms and structures in CAD and analyze using hand calcs and FEA. Lead requirements definition, traceability, compliance, verification, and system validation. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, such as system design descriptions, CONOPS and ICDs. Create and maintain requirements verification matrices and risk management plans. Support constant incremental improvements to the development team's engineering approach and best practices. Generate technical reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure proper functionality across system interfaces and for end users. Own development schedules, project milestone reviews and technical interchange meetings. Mentor other engineers. Support business development proposals and custom SOWs. Support travel or off-site work to suppliers, customers, and other Rocket Lab sites, approximately 10%.