Senior Systems Engineer I/II
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I/II for their systems engineering team based in Long Beach, CA. This role supports the Space Systems division and leads cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware and drive the technical development of Space Systems missions. This position can be hired at either the Senior Systems Engineer I or Senior Systems Engineer II level.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (for Senior Systems Engineer I)
- 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (for Senior Systems Engineer II)
- Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
- U.S citizenship required due to program requirements
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, including: attitude determination and control (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling (C&DH), and thermal control
- Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK
- Experience with requirement management tools such as JAMA or DOORS
- Experience with satellite operations
- 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
- Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance
- Develop and maintain system requirements and verification techniques
- Develop and maintain simulations and analysis across vehicle functions
- Develop and maintain test methods and data analysis
- Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions
- Assist with program and product management
- Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO
- PPO
- 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase program
- subsidized EV charging stations
- onsite gym
- food and drinks
- other discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
