Senior Systems Engineer — Spacecraft Mission Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Program

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off & holidays

Merch discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I – Mission Architecture to lead the formulation of new satellite systems and support civil, national security, and commercial business pursuits. You will manage budgets, requirements, tests, and the overall systems engineering process.

You will validate customer requirements, work with the VP and Space Systems BD, and contribute to proposals and technical volumes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering as specified.
• 5+ years aerospace industry experience.
• Experience supporting satellite/spacecraft programs.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite engineering formulation supporting business development and new opportunity capture.
• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Run simulations and analysis across vehicle functions.
• Develop testing methods and analyze data.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Draft interface specs and CONOPS with team.
• Collaborate with customers and leadership to shape requirements for proposals.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Satellite/spacecraft development

TS/SCI clearance ability

US citizenship

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

CAD modeling

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I – Mission Architecture to lead the formulation of new satellite systems and support civil, national security, and commercial business pursuits. You will manage budgets, requirements, tests, and the overall systems engineering process.

You will validate customer requirements, work with the VP and Space Systems BD, and contribute to proposals and technical volumes.