Systems Engineer Ii - Secret Clearance

Rocket Lab Corporation

Chantilly, VA, United States
On-site
Active us government secret security clearance
Experience with jama, doors, or cameo tools
Space or airborne instrument integration experience
Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer II with a Secret Security Clearance to join their Optical Systems division in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will design and develop space-based optical instruments and support complex space missions in a collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division solves mission-critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance challenges for Department of Defense customers.
  • The role involves designing, integrating, and developing space-based electro-optical sensors while ensuring strict requirements traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Candidates will lead hardware and software verification and validation activities to confirm alignment with program and customer requirements for complex space missions.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Systems Engineer II with a Secret Security Clearance to join their Optical Systems division in Chantilly, VA. The successful candidate will design and develop space-based optical instruments and support complex space missions in a collaborative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience with JAMA, Doors, or Cameo tools
  • Space or airborne instrument integration experience
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Linux, C, or C++
  • Requirements management and traceability expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on troubleshooting of system-level issues
  • Advanced Excel proficiency with VBA macros
  • Background in astronomy, physics, or remote sensing
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in systems or aerospace engineering
  • 2+ years of engineering experience
  • TS/SCI eligibility required
  • Knowledge of space environments and testing regimes

Work Rights

Must have active US Government Secret Security Clearance

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