Hiring: Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer I/II Company: Rocket Lab Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:26:35 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, CI/CD, Git, Python, Ruby, Systems Design About the job Experience: •5+ years of direct experience in any of the following: space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control or spacecraft operations •8+ years of direct experience in any of the following: space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control or spacecraft operations Required Skills: •Is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and optimal performance of a growing fleet of satellites while meeting mission objectives and SLAs for both commercial and government customers. •The space operations experience at Rocket Lab is unique because you will cover a multitude of roles/positions and responsibilities, with the large majority of the technical products being supplied through the vertical integration/in-house. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!