Senior/principal Systems Engineer - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation

Tucson, AZ, United States
On-site
Space-based electro-optical sensor design
Requirements management and traceability
System architecture and interface definition
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer with a Secret clearance to join their Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ. The role involves designing and developing space-based optical instruments for various missions, requiring strong engineering expertise and leadership abilities

Job Summary

  • This role involves designing, developing, and testing space-based electro-optical sensors for mission-critical DoD and Intelligence Community customers.
  • The successful candidate will lead requirements definition, allocation, and verification across the development lifecycle while ensuring system compliance.
  • Candidates must apply engineering best practices to complex missions in pioneering space projects within a driven team of pioneers.

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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer with a Secret clearance to join their Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ. The role involves designing and developing space-based optical instruments for various missions, requiring strong engineering expertise and leadership abilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Space-based electro-optical sensor design
  • Requirements management and traceability
  • System architecture and interface definition
  • Hardware and software V&V activities
  • Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring other engineers on V&V methodologies
  • Experience with airborne and space platforms
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Technical report generation and presentations

Key Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's degree in systems or aerospace engineering
  • 5+ years engineering experience (3+ project support)
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C, or C++
  • Experience with JAMA, Doors, or Cameo tools

Work Rights

Must have Active Secret clearance

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