Space Systems Engineer I: Lead Requirements & Tests

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Stock purchase program

401(k) with company match

Competitive benefits

Subsidized EV charging

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer I for our Space Systems team. You will develop budgets, define requirements, plan tests, and manage systems engineering processes, working hands-on with flight hardware.

Requires a Bachelor's in engineering and aerospace experience; U.S. citizenship is required. Nice-to-have include Master's/PhD and experience with MATLAB, Python, STK, and DOORS; equity and comprehensive benefits are part of compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline).
• Engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Lead and own the technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer I for our Space Systems team. You will develop budgets, define requirements, plan tests, and manage systems engineering processes, working hands-on with flight hardware.

Requires a Bachelor's in engineering and aerospace experience; U.S. citizenship is required. Nice-to-have include Master's/PhD and experience with MATLAB, Python, STK, and DOORS; equity and comprehensive benefits are part of compensation.