Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – with the goal of opening access space. The Space Systems team designs and builds satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. Rocket Lab Space Systems started with the CAPSTONE mission in support of NASA’s Artemis program, and we are developing new capabilities to enable future space missions. This role offers a rare opportunity to join a growing team in Auckland, NZ, collaborating with exceptionally talented people to push boundaries and reshape what is possible.

SENIOR SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Based out of Rocket Lab's NZ headquarters in Auckland, NZ, the Senior Systems Engineer follows the entire lifecycle of spacecraft missions : conceptual design, subsystems sizing and requirements definition, the build phase with overseeing build and test campaigns, and launch campaign activities. You will support mission operations as the spacecraft expert to ensure complete mission success for Rocket Lab and its customers.

Day-to-day you will be involved with :

• Define mission and system requirements to support mission objectives
• Develop technical budgets and systems analysis to ensure vehicle performance and reliability
• Define, implement, and carry out subsystem and system level test plans and procedures for requirements verification and validation
• Guide technicians and determine integration flow for optimal spacecraft build and assembly
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop end-to-end solutions, for example

Propulsion – integrate propulsion capability into spacecraft design

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS :

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE :

If this sounds good to you, please Apply Now.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth. The work requires hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and a commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We thrive under pressure and tight deadlines, focusing on delivering results while supporting one another.

REGULATORY AND EEO NOTES

For candidates seeking to work in US offices : Rocket Lab must comply with ITAR; applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application process should contact the company.

For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices : Background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers due to security and export control requirements. Citizenship or eligibility to access controlled information may be required. Additional information about export controls and eligibility is provided by the company.

#J-18808-Ljbffr