Principal Engineer, TS/SCI: Space Systems Architect

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Onsite gym and meals

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Principal Engineer with TS/SCI clearance at our Long Beach, CA headquarters. You will oversee spacecraft system engineering, lead architectural work for missions, and support program management for Space Systems initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 12+ years in space programs, and deep knowledge of subsystems and space environment. Base pay range is shown and ITAR/compliance apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
• 12+ years of experience supporting satellite or spacecraft programs.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and the space environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee spacecraft system engineering and requirement verification.
• Provide technical leadership on future architectures, platforms, and payloads.
• Lead system and subsystem architectural developments for missions.
• Assist with program and product management.

Skills

System engineering

Requirement derivation

Test methods

Data analysis

Simulation

Technical leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Principal Engineer with TS/SCI clearance at our Long Beach, CA headquarters. You will oversee spacecraft system engineering, lead architectural work for missions, and support program management for Space Systems initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 12+ years in space programs, and deep knowledge of subsystems and space environment. Base pay range is shown and ITAR/compliance apply.