Description
Rocket Lab Optical Systems is hiring a Principal Engineer, Space Payloads in Tucson, Arizona, to lead the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of next-generation space-based electro-optical sensor systems. The role serves as the technical authority across systems engineering, hardware, software, and test; chairs program gate reviews; shapes payload, ground-system, and mission-operations architectures; manages risk and subcontractor oversight; and mentors engineers. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree, 12+ years of professional experience, a Secret/Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and prior experience as a chief engineer or technical authority on a program of record or major defense contract. The position may require travel up to 25% and work in classified environments.
