Space Systems Engineer I — Stock Options & Impact

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer I to join our Space Systems team. You’ll help develop budgets, define system requirements, and drive the verification plan for spacecraft missions, working hands-on with flight hardware and modeling tools.

We value engineers with a Bachelor's degree in engineering and aerospace experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across civil, commercial, and defense programs.

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: budgets for vehicle performance; system requirements and verification techniques; simulations and analysis across vehicle functions; test methods and data analysis.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents in collaboration with team members.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Satellite/spacecraft development

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer I to join our Space Systems team. You’ll help develop budgets, define system requirements, and drive the verification plan for spacecraft missions, working hands-on with flight hardware and modeling tools.

We value engineers with a Bachelor's degree in engineering and aerospace experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across civil, commercial, and defense programs.