Senior Systems Engineer II/Principal Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Tucson, AZOnsiteFull TimeSenior$140,341 - $187,809 (estimated)Optical Systems

About this role

A Senior Systems Engineer II/Principal Systems Engineer role in Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division (Space Systems) based in Tucson, AZ. The position supports design, development, and testing of space-based electro-optical sensors for DoD and Intelligence Community missions and requires application of engineering best practices and experience with space environments. The role requires an active U.S. government Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible) and works on complex, mission-critical space projects. Candidates may be hired at the Senior Systems Engineer II or Principal Systems Engineer level depending on experience.

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Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Instrument Design
Integration
Payload Development
Requirements Management
Requirements Traceability
Technical Documentation
Test Planning
Verification
Validation

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Systems or Aerospace Engineering
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI Eligible)
Current SSBI Clearance

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

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.