Rocket Lab USA
Senior Systems Engineer I
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
No sponsorship$130k-$170kDetected 90 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
- Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
- Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technical budgets for vehicle performance
- Lead and own technical development of spacecraft missions
- Develop, in collaboration with team members, interface specifications, CONOPS definition, and other design documents
- We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
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
- U.S citizenship required due to program requirements
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- 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
Compensation
- $130,000 - $170,000 USD
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Company info
- Senior Systems Engineer I We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer I for our systems engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA.
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- S citizenship required due to program requirements
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