Senior Systems Engineer I - Secret Clearance
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I to join the systems engineering team in Long Beach, California, supporting the Space Systems division and programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. The role contributes to spacecraft mission technical development and systems engineering, including hands-on work with flight hardware. Systems engineers develop and maintain technical budgets, define requirements, plan and execute testing, and manage the systems engineering process. The position also supports program and product management and collaborates on interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
- Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
- Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in engineering, such as software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
- Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and components, including ADCS, 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 requirements management tools such as JAMA or DOORS.
- Experience with satellite operations.
- Experience 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
- Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance.
- Develop system requirements and verification techniques.
- Develop simulations and analysis across vehicle functions.
- Develop test methods and conduct data analysis.
- Lead and own the technical development of spacecraft missions.
- Assist with program and product management.
- Collaborate with team members to develop interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents.
- Support systems engineering processes and work hands-on with flight hardware.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of the total compensation package.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a significant company HSA 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 the company merchandise store.
- Other employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
