Senior Space Systems Architect (Mission Architecture)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); In loco; USD 281.000 - 339.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee stock purchase program

Onsite fitness centers

Complimentary snacks and beverages

Gym membership discounts

Merch store discount

EV charging subsidies

401(k) retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks a Principal Systems Engineer - Mission Architecture in Long Beach, CA. You will lead formulation for new satellite systems, manage budgets, and validate customer requirements while supporting business development and strategic proposals.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in aerospace, spacecraft experience, and TS/SCI eligibility. The role offers strong compensation with equity and an integrated benefits package.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• 12+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Mansioni

• Lead Rocket Lab’s satellite engineering formulation supporting business development and new opportunity capture
• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance
• Define system requirements and verification techniques
• Conduct simulations and analyses across vehicle functions
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions
• Assist with program and product management
• Develop interface specifications and CONOPS with team members
• Write core architecture for key proposals with customers and leadership

Conoscenze

Satellite/spacecraft development

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Strumenti

MATLAB

Python

STK

CAD modeling

JAMA/DOORS

Descrizione del lavoro

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks a Principal Systems Engineer - Mission Architecture in Long Beach, CA. You will lead formulation for new satellite systems, manage budgets, and validate customer requirements while supporting business development and strategic proposals.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in aerospace, spacecraft experience, and TS/SCI eligibility. The role offers strong compensation with equity and an integrated benefits package.