Senior Satellite Systems Architect I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I – Mission Architecture to lead the formulation of new satellite systems and manage requirements, budgets, and verification activities. You will work with the Space Systems Business Development team and customers to shape mission architectures for proposals and programs.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in aerospace, and TS/SCI clearance, with strong MATLAB/Python skills and experience in spacecraft subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in aerospace.
• Experience supporting satellite/spacecraft development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation of new satellite systems for business development.
• Develop and maintain technical budgets and system requirements.
• Define and verify system architectures and CONOPS with customers.
• Plan tests, data analysis, and verification methods for spacecraft missions.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape proposals and technical volumes.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Systems engineering

MATLAB

Python

Space systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I – Mission Architecture to lead the formulation of new satellite systems and manage requirements, budgets, and verification activities. You will work with the Space Systems Business Development team and customers to shape mission architectures for proposals and programs.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years in aerospace, and TS/SCI clearance, with strong MATLAB/Python skills and experience in spacecraft subsystems.