Space Systems Engineer II: Lead Mission-Critical Spacecraft

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Systems Engineer II to lead technical development for civil, commercial, and defense space missions. You’ll build budgets, define system requirements, run simulations, and verify test methods on flight hardware.

Join a fast-paced, hands-on team that collaborates across subsystems and programs, with opportunities to shape spacecraft missions and interface documents, CONOPS, and verification plans. Experience with MATLAB, Python, STK and DOORS is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering).
• Master’s or PhD in engineering would be nice to have.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and related components is a plus.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, STK, and requirement management tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
• Develop system requirements and verification techniques.
• Create simulations and perform analyses across vehicle functions.
• Develop test methods and perform data analysis.
• Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions.
• Assist with program and product management.
• Develop interface specifications, CONOPS, and other design documents.

Skills

Engineering experience

US citizenship required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

JAMA or DOORS

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Systems Engineer II to lead technical development for civil, commercial, and defense space missions. You’ll build budgets, define system requirements, run simulations, and verify test methods on flight hardware.

Join a fast-paced, hands-on team that collaborates across subsystems and programs, with opportunities to shape spacecraft missions and interface documents, CONOPS, and verification plans. Experience with MATLAB, Python, STK and DOORS is valued.