Senior Spacecraft Formulation Systems Engineer - TSSCI Clearance

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018 becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad an advanced 13tonne payload class reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope NASA Psyche Mission Artemis I Mars Ingenuity helicopter and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Labs Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels flight software reaction wheels and star trackers separation systems radios and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers technicians and designers who design create and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial government and defense sectors or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

SENIOR SPACECRAFT FORMULATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER TS/SCI CLEARANCE

Based out of Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA theSenior Spacecraft Formulation Systems Engineer is responsible for leading the formulation of all new satellite systems supporting capture of new civil national security and commercial business. You will manage the development and maintenance of technical budgets requirements definition test planning and and overall management of the systems engineering process including validation of customer requirements. You will support the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy and the broader Space Systems Business Development organization with deliverables required for internal leadership board of directors and investors.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Lead Rocket Labs satellite engineering formulation supporting business development and new opportunity capture
• 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

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (software computer electrical aerospace mechanical or other technical engineering discipline)
• 8 years of experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs
• Active TS/SCI clearance

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Masters or PhD in engineering (software computer electrical aerospace mechanical or other technical engineering discipline)
• Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components including: attitude determination and control (ADCS) electrical power systems (EPS) spaceground communications onorbit command and data handling (C&DH) and thermal control
• Thorough understanding of the space environment orbital mechanics and rigid body dynamics
• Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team and internal/external customers
• Experience with MATLAB Python and STK
• Experience with CAD modeling and drawing
• 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 hardwareinthe loop (HITL) testing
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

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
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust fumes and moderate levels of noise

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people outthink outwork and outpace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. 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.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. 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.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.