Senior Space Systems Safety Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidies

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted merch store

Job summary

Rocket Lab in California is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer II to lead safety program development for launch range processing and spacecraft systems. You will formulate safety deliverables, tailor standards, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, safe operations at launch sites.

The role requires 8+ years in system safety or aerospace engineering, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. CA-only base pay ranges with strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role (system safety, certification, aerospace, and/or design of spacecraft) with focus on regulatory compliance, requirements, or safety.
• Deep understanding of ground safety process; experience with safety and compliance standards and requirements, applying those requirements, or justifying non-compliance when applicable.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent safety programs and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical, interface, and system technical documentation.
• US Citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update safety program plans, range safety requirement matrices and ground safety documentation for Rocket Lab Space Systems.
• Formulate and timely submit range safety deliverables in support of payload processing at launch sites.
• Tailor compliance standards and safety manuals for Rocket Lab spacecraft programs.
• Develop ground safety procedures for integration and testing of space systems payloads and spacecraft.
• Perform system safety analyses on pressure, propulsion, electrical, mechanisms, lifting equipment, and hazardous systems.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and operations to deliver safe products and coordinate external submissions.
• Support safety team with deliverables and reviews of non-space projects.

Skills

Program management

Safety compliance

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering

Tools

Safety standards (SSCMAN, GSFC, ANSI/AIAA)

Job description

Rocket Lab in California is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer II to lead safety program development for launch range processing and spacecraft systems. You will formulate safety deliverables, tailor standards, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, safe operations at launch sites.

The role requires 8+ years in system safety or aerospace engineering, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. CA-only base pay ranges with strong benefits are offered.