Senior Space Systems Engineer — Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II for our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on budgeting, requirements definition, verification, and hands-on work with flight hardware to advance Space Systems missions.

You will lead technical development, collaborate with program teams, and contribute to interface specifications and CONOPS while supporting civil, commercial, and defense projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience with satellite/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.
• Run simulations and analyses across vehicle functions.
• Develop test methods and perform data analysis.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Collaborate to define interfaces, CONOPS, and design documents.

Skills

Budget management

System requirements

Test planning

Data analysis

Flight hardware

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II for our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on budgeting, requirements definition, verification, and hands-on work with flight hardware to advance Space Systems missions.

You will lead technical development, collaborate with program teams, and contribute to interface specifications and CONOPS while supporting civil, commercial, and defense projects.