Senior Space Systems Engineer I — Lead Mission Systems

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I to support our Space Systems division. You will develop technical budgets, define system requirements, run simulations, and lead spacecraft mission development with flight hardware.

Requirements: Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in aerospace, satellite program experience, and an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. The role includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with satellite or spacecraft programs.
• Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Create simulations and analyze vehicle functions.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Collaborate on interface specifications and CONOPS.

Skills

5+ years engineering

Space systems

Satellite/spacecraft

Active Secret Clearance

ITAR eligibility

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 our Space Systems division. You will develop technical budgets, define system requirements, run simulations, and lead spacecraft mission development with flight hardware.

Requirements: Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in aerospace, satellite program experience, and an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. The role includes equity and a comprehensive benefits package.