Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer I

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• 5+ years of direct experience in space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control or spacecraft operations
• Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
• Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
• Software development experience (Python/Ruby/C/C++/other high-level languages)
• U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• paid parental leave
• other discounts and perks
• company stock, or cash incentives
• discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program