Automation-Driven Spacecraft Operations Engineer II

Rocketlab; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rocketlab in Littleton, CO seeks a Spacecraft Operations Engineer II to manage the health and performance of a fleet of satellites. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance satellite capabilities and support various mission phases.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position includes competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct experience in space mission design, satellite subsystems, or spacecraft operations.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their components.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the health, safety, and performance of satellites.
• Design and develop ground software for space operations.
• Ensure on-call coverage of operations.

Skills

Spacecraft Operations

Automation

Software Development

Ground Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Python

GIT

CI/CD

Job description

Rocketlab in Littleton, CO seeks a Spacecraft Operations Engineer II to manage the health and performance of a fleet of satellites. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance satellite capabilities and support various mission phases.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position includes competitive compensation and benefits.