Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I/II to support the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process for spacecraft missions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the aerospace industry and a strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 5+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (for Senior Systems Engineer I)
- 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry (for Senior Systems Engineer II)
- U.S citizenship required due to program requirements
- Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
- Master's or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
- 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
- Experience with satellite operations
- Experience with testing electrical subsystems and assemblies
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
Benefits
- Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
