We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
June 21
🏢 In-office - Los Angeles
We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
• Based on site at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California • Responsible for the operations development and on-orbit operations of Rocket Lab’s Photon satellites • Develops Concepts of Operations, build and test flight scripts, and execute on-orbit operations • Supports the Spacecraft Operations Manager, provides guidance and mentorship to the Spacecraft Operations team • Works with related teams to improve ground and satellite-based capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Systems, Software engineering or other engineering degree • 5+ years of direct experience in any of the following: 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
• 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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