We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
September 11
🏢 In-office - Los Angeles
We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
• Responsible for the operations development and on-orbit operations of Rocket Lab’s Photon satellites • Develop Concepts of Operations for new missions • Build and test flight scripts on test assets • Execute on-orbit operations on console in Rocket Lab Mission Control Center • Support the Spacecraft Operations Manager • Provide guidance and mentorship to the Spacecraft Operations team • Communicate effectively with stakeholders across disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Systems, Software engineering or other engineering degree • 8+ years of direct experience in space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, or spacecraft operations • Prior experience in spacecraft operations and satellite command and control • CI/CD pipeline familiarity, version control and cloud infrastructure • Adept with Linux systems and software development experience with Python, C++ languages • Experience with building Fault Detection, Implementation and Recovery (FDIR) scripting and testing • Experience with software testing/validation on assets like Flatsat or Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) rigs, and robot testing • Low Earth Orbit or interplanetary mission program experience • Exposure to ground station operations and providers, across one-off and constellation missions
• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option • Dental and vision coverage • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year • 11 paid holidays per year • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts • Paid parental leave • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Discounted employee stock purchase program • Subsidized EV charging stations • Onsite gym • Food and drinks • Childcare concierge • Other discounts
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