Senior Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II to join the systems engineering team supporting its Space Systems division in Long Beach, California. The team leads programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. In this role, you will support the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements, verification approaches, simulations, test plans, and data analysis; manage systems engineering processes; and work hands-on with flight hardware to drive the technical development of Space Systems missions. You will also contribute to program and product management and develop design documentation with team members. The position requires an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI. U.S.-office candidates must meet the applicable U.S. government space technology export requirements described in the posting.
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.
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 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.
- Define system requirements and verification techniques.
- Develop simulations and analyses 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.
- Collaborate with team members to develop interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents.
- Work hands-on with flight hardware and support the systems engineering process.
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.
- Other employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
