Senior Space Systems Architect – Mission Architecture

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II - Mission Architecture to lead the formulation of new satellite systems and support capture of civil, national security, and commercial business. You will manage budgets, define requirements, run tests, develop spacecraft mission architectures, and collaborate with customers and leadership to shape core proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 8+ years in aerospace, TS/SCI clearance, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, electrical, aerospace, or mechanical).
• 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite engineering formulation supporting business development and new opportunities.
• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Create simulations and analyses across vehicle functions.
• Lead the technical development of spacecraft missions and verification.
• Collaborate with customers and leadership to shape requirements and proposals.

Skills

8+ years aerospace experience

Experience supporting satellite/spacefl

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

CAD modeling and drawing

JAMA or DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II - Mission Architecture to lead the formulation of new satellite systems and support capture of civil, national security, and commercial business. You will manage budgets, define requirements, run tests, develop spacecraft mission architectures, and collaborate with customers and leadership to shape core proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 8+ years in aerospace, TS/SCI clearance, and experience with