Space Systems Engineer I: Build Spacecraft Missions

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA to support the Space Systems division. You will help develop budgets, define requirements, run tests, and drive technical development hands-on with flight hardware.

The role offers potential for growth from Systems Engineer I to II, requires a bachelor's in engineering and U.S. citizenship, and involves collaboration across civil, commercial, and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Ultimate must have bachelor’s degree in engineering and aerospace background.
• U.S. citizenship is required for program compliance.
• Experience in systems engineering within aerospace is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets and system requirements.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Collaborate on interface specs and CONOPS definitions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerospace experience

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

Job description

Rocket Lab Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer I/II in Long Beach, CA to support the Space Systems division. You will help develop budgets, define requirements, run tests, and drive technical development hands-on with flight hardware.

The role offers potential for growth from Systems Engineer I to II, requires a bachelor's in engineering and U.S. citizenship, and involves collaboration across civil, commercial, and defense programs.