Space Systems Engineer II — Lead Mission Tech

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Medical plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Space Systems team. You’ll support budgets, requirements, verification, and interface definitions for spacecraft programs. You’ll lead technical development of missions, run simulations, plan tests, and collaborate across engineering, program management, and suppliers.

A BS in engineering and 2+ years aerospace experience are required; US citizenship is required. Nice-to-have: MATLAB, Python, STK, and advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of 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.
• Conduct simulations and analysis across vehicle functions.
• Plan tests and analyze data.

Skills

Systems engineering

Spacecraft programs

Satellites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD (nice to have)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

STK

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Space Systems team. You’ll support budgets, requirements, verification, and interface definitions for spacecraft programs. You’ll lead technical development of missions, run simulations, plan tests, and collaborate across engineering, program management, and suppliers.

A BS in engineering and 2+ years aerospace experience are required; US citizenship is required. Nice-to-have: MATLAB, Python, STK, and advanced degrees.