Senior Space Systems Engineer I

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I to support the Space Systems division. The role involves developing budgets, defining requirements, running simulations, and leading the technical development of spacecraft missions with hands-on work on flight hardware.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform verification planning, and drive interface specifications and CONOPS. A Secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering).
• 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Create simulations and analyses across vehicle functions.
• Develop test methods and data analysis.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Collaborate with program and product management.
• Define interface specifications and CONOPS with team.

Skills

5+ years aerospace

Active security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I to support the Space Systems division. The role involves developing budgets, defining requirements, running simulations, and leading the technical development of spacecraft missions with hands-on work on flight hardware.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform verification planning, and drive interface specifications and CONOPS. A Secret clearance is required, with TS/SCI potential.