Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Systems Engineer I, Senior Systems Engineer II, or Principal Systems Engineer level) WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Design, integrate, and develop space-based optical instruments, subsystems, and payloads for airborne and space platforms Define, allocate, and manage technical requirements for space systems Ensure traceability of requirements throughout the development process and address potential conflicts or issues.