Senior Avionics Test Engineer I/II - Space Systems

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

SENIOR AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER I/II - SPACE SYSTEMS

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Avionics Test Engineer I/II is responsible for the design, test, and integration of the electrical systems and electronics that form the backbone of our Space Systems missions.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Avionics Test Engineer I or Senior Avionics Test Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

1. Develop test plans and programs in support of space flight hardware and systems development
2. Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification and Proto-Flight test programs
3. Develop automated test hardware and test platforms in support of test programs
4. Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
5. Support the analysis of COTS component test levels against mission environmental test requirements
6. Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability
7. Contribute to the development of engineering best practice areas such as test, design for manufacture and engineering change

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER I:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering
2. 5+ years of professional experience in test engineering
3. Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
4. Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER II:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering
2. 8+ years of professional experience in test engineering
3. Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
4. Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

1. Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems and instrumentation
2. Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production
3. Experience in environmental design testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC
4. Project/program management skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
2. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
3. Must be physically able to commute to buildings
4. Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

WHAT TO EXPECT

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

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.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.