Avionics Automation Test Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re currently seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer for our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This team is responsible for automating and improving the testing efficiency of both the individual avionics and the completed satellites. (Please note: this position can be hired at the Avionics Automation Test Engineer I or Avionics Automation Test Engineer II level)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• Programming experience in Python
• Experience with software development on a Linux platform
• Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid or large-scale applications (for Level II)
• 2+ years of experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development (for Level II)

Nice To Haves

• Space industry experience in integration and/or test with spacecraft
• Experience with communication protocols like TCP/ UDP, serial communication or similar
• Experience working with software unit testing, such as pytest or robot framework
• Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment
• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript

Responsibilities

• Develop automated testing software for support of test programs
• Collaborate with the hardware design engineers to develop efficient testing strategies for Acceptance and Qualification test programs
• Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
• Support and improve manufacturing and production software tools
• 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

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO
• PPO
• 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• subsidized EV charging stations
• onsite gym
• food and drinks
• other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level