Principal Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

2d•$173,000 - $260,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Principal Engineer is responsible for overseeing our various satellite programs. You will support the Space Systems Chief Engineer, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
Active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
12+ years of experience supporting satellite or spacecraft programs
Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
Experience with satellite operations

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in an engineering or other technical discipline
Experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK
Experience with testing electrical subsystems and assemblies, thermal vacuum or random vibration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and review of spacecraft system engineering, including: Requirement derivation, System and subsystem requirement verification techniques, Vehicle performance budgets, Test methods and data analysis, Simulation and analysis
Technical leadership in future architectures, platform, and payloads for future missions both internal and external
Assist or lead system and subsystem architectural developments for existing missions
Assist with program and product management

Benefits

Company stock as part of your total compensation package
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts