Senior Space Systems Engineer II — Secret Clearance

Energy Jobline ZR; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II to join the Space Systems team. You will develop budgets, define requirements, and drive verification while working hands-on with flight hardware.

The role offers exposure to civil, commercial, and defense programs, with equity and a comprehensive benefits package including stock purchase program, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; aerospace or related field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in aerospace.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Create simulations and analysis across vehicle functions.
• Develop test methods and analyze data.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Collaborate with program and product management.
• Develop interface specs and CONOPS with team.

Skills

Technical budgets

System requirements

Simulations

Test methods

MATLAB

Python

STK

Requirement management (JAMA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD (nice to have)

Tools

JAMA

DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II to join the Space Systems team. You will develop budgets, define requirements, and drive verification while working hands-on with flight hardware.

The role offers exposure to civil, commercial, and defense programs, with equity and a comprehensive benefits package including stock purchase program, health plans, and retirement options.