Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

2 hours ago


Littleton, Colorado, United States Rocket Lab Full time
About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, enabling ambitious space missions globally. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, and our Neutron rocket will launch mega constellations in the future. Our space systems business includes satellites and components for NASA missions, such as the James Webb Space Telescope and Mars Ingenuity helicopter.

Space Systems Team

The Space Systems team at Rocket Lab is responsible for designing, creating, and assembling satellites for missions across commercial, government, and defense sectors. Our team of engineers, technicians, and designers work on cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer Role

We are seeking Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineers to lead our systems engineering teams based in Littleton, CO. These teams support our Space Systems division and drive the technical development of our Space Systems missions. As a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance
  • System requirements 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 interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents
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
  • Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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
  • 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
Additional Requirements

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.



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