Senior Space Systems Engineer I

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical plan

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid leave and holidays

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I for its Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop budgets, define system requirements, perform simulations, and lead technical development of spacecraft missions, collaborating across programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace and a bachelor’s in engineering, with US citizenship. Base pay ranges from $130k to $170k, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering).
• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• U.S citizenship required due to program requirements.
• Master’s or PhD and TS/SCI clearance are nice-to-have.
• Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and related components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• System requirements and verification techniques.
• Simulations and analysis across vehicle functions.
• Test methods and data analysis.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Develop interface specifications and CONOPS definitions with the team.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

STK

Satellite operations familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I for its Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop budgets, define system requirements, perform simulations, and lead technical development of spacecraft missions, collaborating across programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace and a bachelor’s in engineering, with US citizenship. Base pay ranges from $130k to $170k, with comprehensive benefits.