Systems Engineer Ii - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab

Tucson, AZ, United States
On-site
Space-based optical instruments
Requirements management
Software development lifecycle
Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer II with a Secret Clearance to contribute to their Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing space-based electro-optical sensors for defense and intelligence applications

Job Summary

  • As a Systems Engineer II based at our Optical Systems site in Tucson, AZ, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and test space-based electro-optical sensors.
  • Lead hardware and software V&V activities to confirm alignment with program and customer requirements and provide technical oversight of system architecture, interfaces, mission assurance, and compliance.
  • Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

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Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer II with a Secret Clearance to contribute to their Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ. The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing space-based electro-optical sensors for defense and intelligence applications.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • space-based optical instruments
  • requirements management
  • Software Development Lifecycle
  • Python, MATLAB, Linux, C, C++
  • system modeling and analysis tools
  • space environments and testing regimes
  • hardware interfaces and communications protocols

Nice-to-have

  • troubleshooting and resolution of system-level issues
  • working with minimal supervision
  • complex projects
  • astronomy, physics, or remote sensing
  • multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in systems or aerospace engineering
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
  • 2+ years of engineering experience
  • Demonstrable experience in systems engineering
  • Experience with requirements management and modeling tools
  • Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Linux, C, C++
  • Proficiency in system modeling and analysis tools
  • Knowledge of how to interpret technical documents
  • Experience with space environments and testing regimes
  • Excellent task management skills
  • Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communications protocols
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards

Work Rights

Must have active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

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