Rocket Lab

Senior Systems Engineer II

Rocket Lab$132K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
  • U.S citizenship required due to program requirements

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance
  • Define system requirements and verification techniques
  • Conduct simulations and analysis across vehicle functions
  • Plan and execute test methods and data analysis
  • Lead technical development of spacecraft missions
  • Assist with program and product management
  • Collaborate with team members on interface specifications and design documents

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
  • Top-tier medical plans with significant HSA contributions
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Subsidized EV charging and onsite fitness centers
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages
  • 50% employee discount on merchandise store
Full Job Description
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER II

We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II for our systems engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA. This team supports our Space Systems division, and lead cutting-edge programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers. Systems engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. They also work hands-on with flight hardware, and drive the technical development of our Space Systems missions.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
  • 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, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER II:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
  • 8+ years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience supporting satellite or spacecraft development programs
  • U.S citizenship required due to program requirements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
  • 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, including: attitude determination and control (ADCS), electrical power systems (EPS), space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling (C&DH), and thermal control
  • 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, 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)

$164,500-$255,275 USD

Base Salary

$132,000-$198,000 USD

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a private American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. The company was founded in 2006 by New Zealander Peter Beck. Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is designed to launch small payloads of up to 300 kg into low Earth orbit. The company has launched several successful missions and has contracts with NASA and other organizations. Rocket Lab has raised over $200 million in funding and has offices in the United States and New Zealand.
Learn more about Rocket Lab
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Founded
2006
NASDAQ

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