Space Systems Engineer I — Start Your Mission in Orbit

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Healthcare plans

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

HSA contributions

Employee discounts

EV charging

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer I for our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop and maintain budgets, define system requirements, and drive mission development while working hands-on with flight hardware.

You will collaborate to define CONOPS, interfaces, and verification plans, with opportunities to engage across civil, commercial, and defense projects. This role emphasizes technical leadership and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline).
• Engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Define system requirements and verification techniques.
• Lead spacecraft mission development and interface specs.
• Collaborate with team members on CONOPS and design documents.

Skills

Engineering experience in aerospace

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer I for our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop and maintain budgets, define system requirements, and drive mission development while working hands-on with flight hardware.

You will collaborate to define CONOPS, interfaces, and verification plans, with opportunities to engage across civil, commercial, and defense projects. This role emphasizes technical leadership and cross-functional teamwork.