Systems Engineer I

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

13h

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer I for a future opening on 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. The role also involves hands-on work with flight hardware and driving the technical development of Space Systems missions. The engineer will lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions, support program and product management, and collaborate with team members on interface specifications, CONOPS definitions, and other design documents. The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with 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.
Engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs.
U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.

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 their 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 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 analysis across vehicle functions.
Develop and maintain test methods and perform data analysis.
Lead and own 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.

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.