Senior Space Systems Engineer II - Lead Spacecraft Missions

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II to support our Space Systems division, leading technical development of spacecraft missions and managing system budgets, requirements and verification.

You will work hands-on with flight hardware, collaborate with civil, commercial and defense customers, and contribute to simulations, test methods, and interface specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline).
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• U.S citizenship required due to program requirements.

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, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II to support our Space Systems division, leading technical development of spacecraft missions and managing system budgets, requirements and verification.

You will work hands-on with flight hardware, collaborate with civil, commercial and defense customers, and contribute to simulations, test methods, and interface specifications.