Location
remote, remote, Canada
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
Lead groundbreaking optical engineering projects at Rocket Lab, located in Pasadena, CA. Your expertise will drive the design of precision mechanisms and optical payloads for space missions.
As a Senior Optomechanical Engineer I/II, you will be pivotal in designing and overseeing optical systems and precision mechanisms used in advanced spacecraft. With responsibilities ranging from mechanical design to integration, your work will directly contribute to successful space missions. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure that opto-mechanical hardware meets stringent spaceflight requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead design projects for opto-mechanical systems
• Oversee hardware lifecycle: design to flight delivery
• Collaborate with teams to establish build-ready solutions
• Develop precision mechanisms for orbital systems
• Conduct structural and thermal performance analyses
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s de...
As a Senior Optomechanical Engineer I/II, you will be pivotal in designing and overseeing optical systems and precision mechanisms used in advanced spacecraft. With responsibilities ranging from mechanical design to integration, your work will directly contribute to successful space missions. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure that opto-mechanical hardware meets stringent spaceflight requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead design projects for opto-mechanical systems
• Oversee hardware lifecycle: design to flight delivery
• Collaborate with teams to establish build-ready solutions
• Develop precision mechanisms for orbital systems
• Conduct structural and thermal performance analyses
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s de...