Senior Analyst II/Principal Analyst

Rocket Lab USA • Tucson, AZ

133d

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, or other technical discipline
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
• 8+ years of professional experience for Senior Analyst II
• 12+ years of professional experience for Principal Analyst
• Ability to contribute to the completion of program and project milestones

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD in science, or other technical discipline
• Hands-on expertise with electro-optical systems, imaging systems, light sources, and/or military/space payloads
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, python, and C++ computer languages, and expertise in computer interfacing techniques
• Expertise in modeling and simulation
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Experience in a dynamic and high-visibility role
• Team player incorporating a team-based success philosophy

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers on projects related to machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer vision
• Perform rapid prototyping and enhanced development to be integrated into operational systems
• Contribute your strong programming ability and experience to develop robust solutions for real-world problems
• Validate, optimize, and deploy advanced exploitation algorithms
• Perform troubleshooting, bug fixes, and maintenance of existing and new code to ensure stability and robustness
• Guide/author data collection and analysis software
• Collaborate closely with firmware development and electronics interface control
• Design calibration and characterization experiments
• Use excellent investigative and trouble-shooting skills to assess issues and develop resolutions in the lab and in the field
• Work proactively to complete tasks with little direction
• Communicate effectively with project management, customers, and team members across disciplines
• Attend technical interchange meetings with team members and other project personnel, and represent the organization in matters pertaining to the development of projects
• Provide status on assigned tasks and program schedules
• Review documents and resolve technical engineering and integration issues
• Manage time and resources in order to meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to support travel or off-site work, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree