Rocket Lab · 13 hours ago
Systems Engineer II/Senior
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Systems Engineer will guide the development of innovative electromechanical systems, ensuring requirements traceability and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support satellite manufacturing and space missions.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Guide development of innovative space mechanisms from ideation through implementation
Lead requirements definition, allocation, traceability, verification, and system validation across the development lifecycle
Ensure requirements traceability throughout the development process and address potential conflicts or issues
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, such as system design descriptions, CONOPS and ICDs
Create and maintain requirements verification matrices and risk management plans
Generate technical reports and presentations to communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners
Provide technical management of project requirements, system architecture, system interfaces, mission assurance guidelines, and system compliance
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure proper functionality across system interfaces and for end users
Own significant aspects of project reviews and technical interchange meetings
Mentor other engineers
Support travel or off-site work, as-needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
2+ years of experience in systems engineering supporting mechanical development projects
Familiarity with aerospace standards, environments and requirements
Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
5+ years of experience in systems engineering
2+ of those related to mechanical development projects
Thorough understanding of aerospace standards, environments and requirements
Thorough understanding of established aerospace systems engineering approaches such as NASA SP 6105
Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Preferred
MS in systems engineering
Involvement with aerospace mechanism development
Strong task management skills
Strong communication and problem solving skills
Ability to manage complex projects across organizational teams
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 7 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Flex schedule
Free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week
Free snacks/drinks
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
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