Space Systems Engineer II — Equity & Benefits

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop budgets, define requirements, run simulations, and lead system engineering for spacecraft missions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive CONOPS and interface documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in aerospace, with US citizenship. Advanced degrees and experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical 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 definition, and other design documents.

Skills

Engineering experience

US citizenship

System engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD (nice to have)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA/DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA. You will develop budgets, define requirements, run simulations, and lead system engineering for spacecraft missions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will drive CONOPS and interface documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years in aerospace, with US citizenship. Advanced degrees and experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK are a plus.