Principal Space Systems Engineer – TS/SCI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California, seeks a Principal Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to oversee our satellite programs and support the Space Systems Chief Engineer. You will prepare deliverables for internal leadership, the board, and investors.

Lead system and subsystem architecture, derive requirements, verify budgets, and guide testing and data analysis, simulation, and analysis for future missions. A strong background in spacecraft subsystems and orbital mechanics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• 12+ years of experience supporting satellite or spacecraft programs
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
• Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
• Experience with satellite operations

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and review of spacecraft system engineering, including requirement derivation, system and subsystem requirement verification techniques, vehicle performance budgets, test methods and data analysis
• Simulation and analysis
• Technical leadership in future architectures, platform, and payloads for future missions both internal and external
• Assist or lead system and subsystem architectural developments for existing missions
• Assist with program and product management

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California, seeks a Principal Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to oversee our satellite programs and support the Space Systems Chief Engineer. You will prepare deliverables for internal leadership, the board, and investors.

Lead system and subsystem architecture, derive requirements, verify budgets, and guide testing and data analysis, simulation, and analysis for future missions. A strong background in spacecraft subsystems and orbital mechanics is essential.