rocketlab

Systems Engineer I/II Pipeline

Apply Now

At a Glance

Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Posted
2026-02-26T14:47:05-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

MATLABPython

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Medical

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO &

Requirements

Department of Commerce, as applicable.

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

Responsibilities

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