Spacecraft Ops Engineer II — Automation & Mission Control

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid parental leave

On-site gym and subsidized EV charging

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer II responsible for managing satellites' health and performance. You will support various mission phases, including commissioning and orbit raising, and collaborate with design and software teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in spacecraft operations. Competitive salary range is $94,000 — $118,000 USD, with robust benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in spacecraft operations or satellite subsystems.
• Understanding of orbital mechanics and thermal control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the health and performance of satellites.
• Support various mission phases including commissioning and orbit raising.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations.

Skills

Space mission design

Ground systems

Software development (Python/C/C++)

Understanding of spacecraft subsystems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Automation tools

Flight software

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Engineer II responsible for managing satellites' health and performance. You will support various mission phases, including commissioning and orbit raising, and collaborate with design and software teams.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in spacecraft operations. Competitive salary range is $94,000 — $118,000 USD, with robust benefits.