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Rocket Lab Corporation

Systems Engineer I/II Pipeline

Long Beach, CAFrom $143.6kmidAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks a Systems Engineer I/II to develop and maintain technical budgets, requirements, simulations, and test plans for spacecraft and space systems missions. You'll lead technical development of cutting-edge civil, commercial, and defense space programs while working hands-on with flight hardware in Long Beach, CA.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain technical budgets, system requirements, and verification techniques for spacecraft
  • Create simulations and analyses across vehicle functions and subsystems
  • Design test methods, execute testing, and perform data analysis on space hardware
  • Lead technical development and design of spacecraft missions from concept through deployment
  • Develop interface specifications, operations concepts (CONOPS), and design documentation
  • Support program and product management activities for space systems projects

What they're looking for

  • Systems engineering and requirements management
  • Spacecraft and satellite subsystem knowledge (ADCS, EPS, thermal, C&DH, communications)
  • MATLAB and Python programming
  • Orbital mechanics and rigid body dynamics
  • Test planning and execution (thermal vacuum, vibration, HITL testing)
  • Technical documentation and interface definition
  • STK (Satellite Tool Kit) or similar simulation tools
  • Requirement management tools (JAMA, DOORS)
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Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing or supporting satellite or spacecraft programs—what subsystems have you worked with?
  • Walk us through how you've developed and managed technical budgets or performance margins for a space vehicle project.
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