Senior Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II to join its systems engineering team in Long Beach, California, supporting the Space Systems division and programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. The role supports the development of spacecraft missions and involves maintaining technical budgets, defining requirements and verification approaches, planning and executing tests, and managing the systems engineering process. The engineer will also work hands-on with flight hardware and drive technical development across Space Systems missions. The engineer will lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions, develop vehicle-performance budgets, system requirements, verification techniques, simulations and analyses, and test methods and data analysis. The role also includes supporting program and product management and collaborating with team members on interface specifications, CONOPS, and other design documents. The position may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Rocket Lab offers company stock and a comprehensive benefits package. Base salary for California is $132,000–$198,000, with level and pay determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
At least 8 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 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 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 and maintain system requirements and verification techniques.
Develop and maintain simulations and analyses across vehicle functions.
Develop and maintain test methods and perform 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.
Work hands-on with flight hardware and drive technical development of Space Systems missions.

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 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.
Additional employee discounts.