Senior Space Systems Engineer II - Satellite Missions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer II to lead spacecraft systems development, budgets, and verification across civil, commercial, and defense programs.

You will establish system requirements, drive test planning, and work hands-on with flight hardware to enable mission success.

U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR constraints; the Space Systems team offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or similar).
• 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• US citizenship required due to ITAR/program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Develop interface specifications, CONOPS, and related design documents.

Skills

8+ years experience

Satellite/spacecraft development

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s/PhD (nice to have)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer II to lead spacecraft systems development, budgets, and verification across civil, commercial, and defense programs.

You will establish system requirements, drive test planning, and work hands-on with flight hardware to enable mission success.

U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR constraints; the Space Systems team offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.