ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. S.

rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space.

Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. S.

Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions OPTICAL ENGINEER II Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the Optical Engineer II reports to the optical lead and is responsible for supporting development and maintenance of star tracker products.

QUALIFICATIONS

: Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field 2+ years of experience designing, developing, or testing optical systems THESE

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: 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related field 5+ years of experience designing, developing, or testing optical systems Master’s degree in physics or aerospace engineering Experience with optical design and Zemax OpticStudio Familiarity with optomechanical design and sourcing/selection of optomechanical components Familiarity with spacecraft system design and the space environment Familiarity with lens manufacture and assembly Familiarity with stray light analysis and stray light mitigation techniques Excellent written and verbal communications skills Exceptional problem-solving skills Experience with data analysis, visualization and interpretation using Python or Matlab Experience with source control technologies like GIT or SVN Experience with embedded microcontroller development in C This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasiona