Senior Systems Engineer I - Secret Clearance
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I for its systems engineering team in Long Beach, California. The team supports the Space Systems division and leads programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers develop and maintain technical budgets, define requirements, plan and execute tests, and manage the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware and drive the technical development of Space Systems missions. The position involves owning the technical development of spacecraft missions and collaborating with team members on interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents. The role may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
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 clearance.
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 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 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 conduct analysis across vehicle functions.
- Develop test methods and analyze test data.
- Lead and own the technical development of spacecraft missions.
- Assist with program and product management.
- Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents in collaboration with team members.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of total compensation.
- 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 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 the company merchandise store.
- Other employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
