Senior Space Systems Engineer – Optical Payloads

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rocketlabTucson (AZ)

Aerospace Engineers Space Research and Technology

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About the role

Rocket Lab in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer I/II to design, develop, and test space-based electro-optical sensors and related payloads. The role emphasizes budgets, requirements, and verification across space/air platforms, with hands-on work on flight hardware. The position requires active clearance, 5+ years in aerospace engineering (level I) or 8+ years (level II), and leadership experience. Domestic travel and occasional off-site work are expected.

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