Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

Unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. As a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will play a critical role in the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process.

Our team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab, from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. You will work closely with our Chief Space Systems Engineer and Space Systems organization to deliver high-quality results and support internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

  • We're looking for a highly skilled engineer with 8+ years of experience in the aerospace industry to join our dynamic team. Your expertise in spacecraft development programs, MATLAB, Python, and STK will help us achieve our mission to launch the next generation of space technology.
What We Offer

We provide a competitive base salary of $135,000 - $195,000 USD per year, plus a robust benefits package including 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

You will also have opportunities for career growth and professional development, as well as the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that are pushing the boundaries of space technology. If you're passionate about space exploration and want to be part of a talented team that is making a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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