Spacecraft Ops Engineer I/II — Automation & Mission Software

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer I/II. This role will manage the health and safety of satellites while supporting diverse mission phases such as commissioning and routine operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with space missions, and must collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful mission execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in space mission design or spacecraft operations.
• Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their components.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, safety, and performance of satellites.
• Support various mission phases like commissioning and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for mission success.

Skills

Space mission design

Satellite subsystems

Ground systems

Spacecraft command control

Software development (Python/Ruby/C/C++)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Software-in-the-Loop Testing

Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Job description

Rocketlab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer I/II. This role will manage the health and safety of satellites while supporting diverse mission phases such as commissioning and routine operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with space missions, and must collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful mission execution.