Systems Engineer II/Senior

Rocket Lab Corporation • Silver Spring, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab’s Silver Spring, Maryland location, you will guide development of innovative and complex electromechanical systems from project ideation through production implementation and customer delivery. This facility manufactures satellite separation mechanisms. Rocket Lab’s commitment to improving life on earth by going to space is built upon a foundation of hard-working and motivated individuals that collaborate, challenge, and have each other’s backs.
(PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE CAN BE HIRED AT EITHER THE SYSTEMS ENGINEER II OR SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER I LEVEL.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering supporting mechanical development projects
• Familiarity with aerospace standards, environments and requirements
• Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering;
• 2+ of those related to mechanical development projects
• Thorough understanding of aerospace standards, environments and requirements
• Thorough understanding of established aerospace systems engineering approaches such as NASA SP 6105
• Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA

Nice To Haves

• MS in systems engineering
• Involvement with aerospace mechanism development
• Strong task management skills
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage complex projects across organizational teams

Responsibilities

• Guide development of innovative space mechanisms from ideation through implementation
• Lead requirements definition, allocation, traceability, verification, and system validation across the development lifecycle
• Ensure requirements traceability throughout the development process and address potential conflicts or issues
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, such as system design descriptions, CONOPS and ICDs
• Create and maintain requirements verification matrices and risk management plans
• Generate technical reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Provide technical management of project requirements, system architecture, system interfaces, mission assurance guidelines, and system compliance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure proper functionality across system interfaces and for end users
• Own significant aspects of project reviews and technical interchange meetings
• Mentor other engineers
• Support travel or off-site work, as-needed

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, flex schedule, free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week, and free snacks/drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees