PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - TS/SCI CLEARANCEBased at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the
Principal Engineer is responsible for overseeing our various satellite programs. You will support the Space Systems Chief Engineer, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:- Provide oversight and review of spacecraft system engineering, including:
- Requirement derivation
- System and subsystem requirement verification techniques
- Vehicle performance budgets
- Test methods and data analysis
- Simulation and analysis
- Technical leadership in future architectures, platform, and payloads for future missions both internal and external
- Assist or lead system and subsystem architectural developments for existing missions
- Assist with program and product management
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- 12+ years of experience supporting satellite or spacecraft programs
- Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
- Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
- Experience with satellite operations
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:- Master's or PhD in an engineering or other technical discipline
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK
- Experience with testing electrical subsystems and assemblies, thermal vacuum or random vibration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay,
you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.
Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Total Compensation (base and equity)
$223,000-$339,000 USD
Base Salary
$173,000-$260,000 USD
