Senior Systems Engineer II - Secret Clearance Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for civil, commercial, and defense missions. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions including interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security work with NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II for our Long Beach, CA systems engineering team. You will support cutting-edge Space Systems programs and lead technical development across spacecraft missions.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance
- Define system requirements and verification techniques
- Create simulations and analysis across vehicle functions
- Develop test methods and analyse test data
- Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions
- Assist with program and product management
- Develop interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and design documents in collaboration with team members
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 8 or more years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
- Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Understanding of spacecraft subsystems including attitude determination and control (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-ground communications, command and data handling (C&DH), and thermal control
- Thorough understanding of 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 with 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
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range (California): $132,000 to $198,000 USD. Compensation includes company stock as part of your total package.
Benefits include: Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP with 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 merchandise, and various employee discounts.
Working Conditions
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Employment Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), lawfully admitted refugee, granted asylum, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce.