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Principal Systems Engineer - Mission Architecture
Rocket LabLong Beach, CA
$173,000–260,000 base, $281,000–339,000 total compensation
Posted Oct 21, 2026
What you’d do
Lead mission architecture as a principal systems engineer at Rocket Lab, supporting satellite and spacecraft development programs. Requires aerospace industry experience and security clearance eligibility. Salary $173,000–260,000 base, total $281,000–339,000. Found on the employer's careers page on Oct 21, 2026. Apply through the link.
You’ll need
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 12+ years aerospace industry experience
- Experience with satellite or spacecraft development
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
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