Senior Systems Engineer I - Secret Clearance

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. SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I for our systems engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA.

This team supports our Space Systems division, and lead cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

Requirements

definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware, and drive the technical development of our Space Systems missions.

and verification techniques Simulations and analysis across vehicle functions Test methods and data analysis Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions Assist with program and product management Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents

QUALIFICATIONS

YOU’LL BRING AS SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER I: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI THESE

WOULD BE

NICE TO HAVE

: Master’s or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline) Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated 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