Senior Systems Engineer I - Mission Architect (Spacecraft)

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I to lead the formulation of satellite systems and manage technical budgets, requirements, and verification. You’ll support new civil, national security, and commercial opportunities, interfacing with customers and leadership to shape core architecture for proposals.

You will guide simulations, analyses, and test methods, collaborating across teams to enable mission success and program management activities within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation of new satellite systems for business development.
• 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 perform data analysis.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Draft interface specifications and CONOPS with the team.
• Collaborate with customers and leadership to shape requirements.

Skills

Satellite systems engineering

Systems engineering

Requirements & verification

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

CAD software

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I to lead the formulation of satellite systems and manage technical budgets, requirements, and verification. You’ll support new civil, national security, and commercial opportunities, interfacing with customers and leadership to shape core architecture for proposals.

You will guide simulations, analyses, and test methods, collaborating across teams to enable mission success and program management activities within a dynamic