Payload Integration Engineer Ii

Rocket Lab Corporation

Long Beach, CA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $130,000 usd; bonus/equity: compy...
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Launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
Active us government security clearance secret or ts/sci
** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Payload Integration Engineer II in Long Beach, CA, with expertise in launch vehicle or spacecraft integration. The position requires hands-on experience in payload integration and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, alongside potential travel to customer and launch sites. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing hands-on payload integration activities including fit checks and dispenser integration for the Electron and HASTE launch vehicles.
  • The position requires frequent travel to customers and launch sites worldwide, including New Zealand, to support mission requirements.
  • Rocket Lab offers a total rewards package including company equity, top-tier medical plans, and access to an onsite gym.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Payload Integration Engineer II in Long Beach, CA, with expertise in launch vehicle or spacecraft integration. The position requires hands-on experience in payload integration and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, alongside potential travel to customer and launch sites. **

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $130,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity included; Benefits: Top tier medical HMO/PPO, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Launch vehicle or space hardware integration experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline
  • Active US Government security clearance Secret or TS/SCI

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with CubeSats or SmallSats
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Solid interpersonal and organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of applicable experience
  • Active US Government security clearance Secret or TS/SCI
  • US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to ITAR

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylum grantee per ITAR regulations

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