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Lead Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab - ApplyBlast

Lead Systems Engineer

Rocket Lab

14 days ago

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The Lead Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, supports the development of advanced space payloads for the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. This role involves defining system architecture, managing requirements, and ensuring electrical and controls integration for space-based optical instruments. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive hardware and software verification, testing, and technical risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Support development of system architecture for space-based optical instruments and payloads
Define and manage system requirements with focus on electrical behavior and control functions
Support hardware and software development teams with system-level test planning and debugging

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, systems, or aerospace engineering

About Rocket Lab

rocketlabcorp.com

Headquarters

Long Beach, California, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

2006

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.