Senior Space Systems Safety Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Stock options

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 45

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer I in California to drive ground safety, program safety plans, and compliance across spacecraft programs. You will work with range safety authorities to ensure safe ground processing of spacecraft and ground support equipment at launch sites.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years in system safety or aerospace, and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in system safety, certification, aerospace, or spacecraft design with focus on compliance.
• Deep understanding of ground safety processes; experience with safety standards and justification of non-compliance when needed.
• Ability to manage multiple safety programs and prioritize tasks.
• US Citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update safety program plans, range safety requirements, ground hazard analyses, and safety documentation for Rocket Lab Space Systems.
• Submit range safety deliverables in support of payload processing at launch sites.
• Adapt safety manuals and standards to Rocket Lab spacecraft programs and safety requirements.
• Help develop ground safety procedures for integration, testing of payloads and spacecraft.
• Perform system safety analyses on pressure, propulsion, electrical, mechanisms, lifting and other hazardous systems.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and operations to deliver safe products and coordinate external submissions.
• Support the safety team with deliverables or safety reviews for non-space projects.
• Participate in program engineering reviews and related activities.
• Support travel or off-site work as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ground safety

Regulatory compliance

System safety

Technical documentation

Multiple project management

US citizenship

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/systems/aerospace engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer I in California to drive ground safety, program safety plans, and compliance across spacecraft programs. You will work with range safety authorities to ensure safe ground processing of spacecraft and ground support equipment at launch sites.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years in system safety or aerospace, and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.