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Senior Space Systems Architect - Mission Design Lead

Listing for: Rocket Lab Corporation
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Architect / Sr. Architect
  • Design & Architecture
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Architect / Sr. Architect
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175000 - 206000 USD Yearly USD 175000.00 206000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team designs and builds complete spacecraft and subsystems for diverse missions, including interplanetary and national security initiatives. The Senior Systems Engineer I will lead formulation, budgets, and requirements, working with leadership and customers on core architecture for proposals.

The role requires a strong engineering background, at least 5 years in aerospace, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for program eligibility.

Join us at Rocket Lab Corporation as our next Senior Space Systems Architect
- Mission Design Lead in Long Beach, CA, United States.

We would love to welcome a new Senior Space Systems Architect
- Mission Design Lead to our organisation in Long Beach, CA, United States.

For the Senior Space Systems Architect
- Mission Design Lead position at Rocket Lab Corporation, we are reviewing applications now.

Position Requirements

10+ Years work experience
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