Senior Space Systems Engineer - Optical Payloads (Active Clearance)

Rocket Lab; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working conditions

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Rocket Lab is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer I/II based in Tucson, Arizona, to join their Optical Systems division. The successful candidate will design and develop advanced space-based optical instruments and manage technical programs aimed at solving critical needs for defense and intelligence operations.

The position requires an engineering degree and substantial aerospace industry experience. This role is critical in ensuring that groundbreaking missions are successfully supported by innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Strong knowledge of interpreting technical documents.
• Experience with systems engineering and project/team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and develop space-based optical instruments and payloads.
• Develop and maintain technical budgets and requirements.
• Provide oversight of system architecture and mission assurance.

Skills

Engineering experience in aerospace

Systems engineering

Requirements management tools (JAMA, Doors)

Technical document interpretation

Clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

JAMA

Doors

Cameo

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Rocket Lab is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer I/II based in Tucson, Arizona, to join their Optical Systems division. The successful candidate will design and develop advanced space-based optical instruments and manage technical programs aimed at solving critical needs for defense and intelligence operations.

The position requires an engineering degree and substantial aerospace industry experience. This role is critical in ensuring that groundbreaking missions are successfully supported by innovative technologies.