Rocket Lab · 1 day ago
Senior Mission Assurance Engineer II
Wallops Island, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Mission Assurance Engineer II will ensure compliance with launch and facilities licenses and support the development of processes for compliance documentation.
AerospaceSoftwareManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create, review, and maintain high‑quality safety, mission assurance, and regulatory documentation
Apply risk‑based decision‑making to complex technical environments
Collaborate with regulators and tailor regulatory standards to support sustainable regulatory efficiency
Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality outputs on time
Communicate technical information clearly and concisely through written documents and verbal discussions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in safety engineering, mission assurance, reliability engineering, or a related technical field within aerospace or another highly regulated, high‑risk industry
Strong technical knowledge of Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS), including avionics, ordnance, safety‑critical software, mission rules, and mission operations
Deep understanding of FAA Part 450, RCC 319, RCC 324, and U.S. range safety requirements (e.g., SSCMAN 91‑710, GSFC‑STD‑8009)
Demonstrated experience producing and maintaining high‑quality safety, mission assurance, and regulatory documentation
Preferred
Tertiary qualifications in engineering, safety, risk management, or a related technical discipline
Experience developing or reviewing flight safety analysis methodologies, tools, or processes
Familiarity with safety‑critical software assurance and associated documentation practices
Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama Connect or Teamcenter
Experience developing or improving company processes, procedures, and quality management systems
Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting cross‑functional teams
Experience preparing regulatory relief arguments and communicating them effectively
Proven ability to apply risk‑based decision‑making in complex technical environments
Experience working with regulators and tailoring regulatory standards to meet operational needs
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, logical, and technically accurate documents
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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