Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab Corporation

Optical Engineer II

Toronto, CAN · Mid

Work authorization required$93k-$117kDetected 28 days ago
PythonMATLABGitData AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives.
  • The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act.
  • You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake design, analysis and test to develop new star tracker products and maintain existing products
  • Develop, integrate and commission test setups for star tracker production, and research & development
  • Support the quality team as needed for root cause analysis and disposition of non-conformances
  • Support the production team as needed to complete assembly, integration and test of star tracker products
  • Support the business development team in responding to customer inquiries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience designing, developing, or testing optical systems

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience designing, developing, or testing optical systems
  • Master's degree in physics or aerospace engineering
  • Experience with optical design and Zemax OpticStudio
  • Familiarity with lens manufacture and assembly
  • Familiarity with stray light analysis and stray light mitigation techniques
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills

Compensation

  • Range (Ontario Only)
  • $93,000 - $117,000 CAD
  • We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.
  • It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
  • Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace.
  • We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

Equal opportunity

  • Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful U

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