Mission Systems Director

6 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Rocket Lab USA Full time

Rocket Lab USA is a renowned company in the field of launch and space systems, with a proven track record of innovation and success. As Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of spacecraft missions, from conceptual design to launch campaigns and mission operations.

Critical to your success will be collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and readiness for flight. Defining mission requirements, developing technical budgets, and analyzing system performance are essential tasks. You will also lead the implementation of subsystem and system-level test plans, guide technicians on integration flows, and work closely with other teams to develop end-to-end solutions.

Key to this role is expertise in key spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, vehicle design, GNC, and thermal control. Experience testing electrical subsystems and assemblies is also required, as well as proficiency in systems engineering tools, simulation software, and programming languages.

  • Define mission and system requirements to support mission objectives
  • Develop technical budgets and analyze system performance to ensure optimal results
  • Lead the implementation of subsystem and system-level test plans to verify system functionality


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