Senior Space Systems Engineer II - Lead Satellite Missions

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical

Company equity

401(k) retirement plan with company-m­

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II in Long Beach, CA to drive systems engineering for civil, commercial, and defense space missions. You will manage budgets, define requirements, plan tests, and work hands-on with flight hardware to advance Space Systems programs.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, 8+ years of experience, and US citizenship. Base pay ranges from $135,000 to $200,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years in aerospace engineering.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Develop interface specifications and CONOPS with team.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Systems engineering

Satellite experience

U.S citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II in Long Beach, CA to drive systems engineering for civil, commercial, and defense space missions. You will manage budgets, define requirements, plan tests, and work hands-on with flight hardware to advance Space Systems programs.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, 8+ years of experience, and US citizenship. Base pay ranges from $135,000 to $200,000 with comprehensive benefits.