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Principal/Senior Principal Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$180k/yrFull-time

About the role

Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Principal/Senior Principal Engineer is responsible for overseeing our various satellite programs. You will support the Space Systems Chief Engineer, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Principal Engineer or Senior Principal Engineer level)

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and review of spacecraft system engineering, including:
    • Requirement derivation
    • System and subsystem requirement verification techniques
    • Vehicle performance budgets
    • Test methods and data analysis
    • Simulation and analysis
  • Technical leadership in future architectures, platform, and payloads for future missions both internal and external
  • Assist or lead system and subsystem architectural developments for existing missions
  • Assist with program and product management

Requirements

Principal Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • 12+ years of experience supporting satellite or spacecraft programs
  • Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
  • Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
  • Experience with satellite operations

Senior Principal Engineer

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • 15+ years of experience supporting satellite or spacecraft programs
  • Understanding of spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
  • Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
  • Experience with satellite operations

Nice to have

  • Master’s or PhD in an engineering or other technical discipline
  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, and STK
  • 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

Work environment

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Pay

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package. Base Pay Range (CA Only): $180,000 USD - $250,000 USD

Benefits

  • Company equity
  • Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance and life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Subsidized EV charging stations
  • Onsite gym, food and drinks
  • Other discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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