Senior Systems Engineer I - Mission Architecture
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 16 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
The Senior Systems Engineer I at Rocket Lab will lead the formulation of new satellite systems, focusing on business development and opportunity capture. Responsibilities include managing technical budgets, defining system requirements, conducting simulations, and collaborating with customers to shape mission architecture. This role also involves supporting internal leadership and managing the systems engineering process for satellite and spacecraft development.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs
- Active TS/SCI clearance
Nice to have
- Master’s 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), 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
- Highly effective and professional verbal and written communication skills with team and internal/external customers
- Previous experience with proposals and tech volume authorship
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack or tools used in daily tasks
- Role requires active TS/SCI clearance which may limit candidate pool
- Position involves significant collaboration with leadership and external customers, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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