Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer
2 weeks ago
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.
Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights
Position Purpose
Based at Rocket Lab's Auckland Production Complex, New Zealand, the Spacecraft Operations Engineer is responsible for the operations development and on-orbit operations of Rocket Lab's satellites contracts.
You will support the global Spacecraft Operations team that are responsible for maintaining the health and safety of Rocket Lab's growing fleet of spacecraft and ensuring that mission objectives and SLAs are met.
The missions are very diverse with operations on Rocket Lab's satellite buses for customers with diverse payloads and roles. From LEO on-orbit manufacturing to deep space/interplanetary missions, LEO constellations, LEO rendezvous, ... Supporting the commissioning and orbit raising phases and also for some missions the routine activities or even re-entry.
The Spacecraft Operations team works closely with related teams, such as spacecraft design, AIT, flight software, propulsion, GNC, flight dynamics and ground software development to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities over time.
The space operations experience at Rocket Lab is unique because you will cover a multitude of roles/positions and responsibilities, with the large majority of the technical products being supplied through the vertical integration/in-house.
Essential
- Master's degree (or greater) with applied space ops internships OR Master's degree with 1+ year applied space ops work experience OR 2+ years applied space ops work experience.
- Direct experience in any of the following: space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control or spacecraft operations.
- Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components, including attitude determination and control, spacecraft electrical power systems, space-ground communications, on-orbit command and data handling, and thermal control.
- Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics.
- Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
- Software development (Python/Ruby/C/C++/other high-level languages).
Desirable
- Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- Prior experience in spacecraft operations.
- Prior experience in satellite system design.
- Prior experience in satellite ground systems.
- Exposure to modern development practices - GIT, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing.
If the above sounds like you apply now
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