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Senior Systems Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation
Location
Tucson, AZ
Posted
16 days ago
Department
106 OS - Design Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, systems, or aerospace engineering; or other technical discipline
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years supporting development programs and 2+ years in technical leadership, CAM, IPTL, or equivalent role
  • Demonstrated systems engineering experience with emphasis on electrical architecture, subsystem integration, and controls focused development
  • Strong electrical engineering background supporting complex aerospace, payload, avionics, or instrument systems
  • Experience developing system requirements, interface definitions, and verification approaches for complex systems
  • Strong background in electrical interfaces, control functions, avionics integration, or subsystem architecture
Nice to have
  • Current SSBI clearance
  • EO/IR payload integration experience
  • Experience with spacecraft bus interfaces, payload electrical integration, avionics architecture, or embedded electronics
  • Experience with pointing, stabilization, gimbals, motion control, focus/control electronics, or other closed-loop control applications
  • Experience defining or troubleshooting electrical architectures for sensors, actuators, motors, power systems, or embedded controllers
What the job really is

As a Senior Systems Engineer I at Rocket Lab, you will work on the development of system architecture for space-based optical instruments and payloads, focusing on electrical architecture and controls integration. Your role will involve defining system requirements, collaborating with various teams, and supporting the integration and testing of space payloads. You will also participate in technical discussions and help mitigate technical risks related to electrical architecture and subsystem integration.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR regulations
  • Role involves potential travel or off-site work
  • Expectations include working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
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