# Senior Systems Engineer I - Mission Architecture at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7982548003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-systems-engineer-i-mission-architecture/

## About the role

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Senior Systems Engineer I is responsible for leading the formulation of all new satellite systems, supporting capture of new civil, national security, and commercial business. You will manage the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process, including validation of customer requirements. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience supporting satellite and/or spacecraft development programs
- Active TS/SCI clearance

Tags: Space Systems BD

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