Job description
Job details
- Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles County
- Work mode: Onsite
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: USD 115,000 - 144,000 per year
Role overview
Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring a Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer I in Long Beach, Los Angeles County. This is a full-time, onsite position for an experienced engineer to support end-to-end space missions, including launch services, spacecraft operations, and satellite systems. The role offers a competitive salary range of 144,000 USD annually.
Job details
This position is based onsite in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. You will work directly with mission-critical spacecraft systems, ensuring operational excellence across launch, deployment, and on-orbit phases. Rocket Lab builds rockets and satellites that enable scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate missions, and national security programs. This senior-level role requires hands-on technical expertise and the ability to manage complex aerospace operations in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor spacecraft systems during launch and on-orbit phases
- Coordinate mission operations and troubleshoot anomalies in real time
- Develop and execute operational procedures for spacecraft missions
- Collaborate with engineering teams on satellite design and deployment
- Support mission planning and post-launch performance analysis
Requirements
- 4-7 years of experience in spacecraft or satellite operations
- Strong understanding of aerospace systems and mission operations
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with flight operations, telemetry, and command systems
- Ability to work onsite in Long Beach and support mission-critical schedules
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $115,000 - $144,000 USD
- Work on cutting-edge space missions
- Collaborative aerospace engineering environment
- Opportunity to impact global space exploration