Principal Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Position: Principal Spacecraft Operations Engineer Role
Join Rocket Lab as a Principal Spacecraft Operations Engineer II in Long Beach, CA, focusing on satellite mission operations and systems management. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance and safety for a growing fleet of spacecraft.

In this pivotal role, you will take charge of the mission operations team, making decisions on technical strategies and program design. With a thorough understanding of spacecraft subsystems, your influence will shape the automation strategies necessary for efficient mission operations. This position involves collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines to enhance operational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set technical direction for mission operations

• Oversee requirements validation for spacecraft missions

• Lead software-driven automation strategies

• Design and analyze flight software procedures

• Enhance mission operations tooling and protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in engineering with extensive experience

• 12+ years in spacecraft operations or satellite design

• 3+ years of leadership experience in aerospace projects

• Proficient in software development (Python/Ruby/C++)

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Bring your significant experience in spacecraft management to lead mission operations at Rocket Lab.
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