Avionics Automation Test Engineer I/II Pipeline

Rocket Lab USA•Long Beach, CA

40d•$85,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access space. 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. We're currently seeking Avionics Automation Test Engineers I/IIâ¯for future opportunities out of 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. These roles are for writing scripts and drivers to interact with the hardware and software services to bring the automated tests to life. (Please note: these positions 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
US citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Nice To Haves

Master's or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
Understanding of how the various satellite subsystems function and interact with the whole vehicle
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

Responsibilities

Develop automated testing software for hardware in support of test programs
Work with our global team to develop and improve hardware testingthrough software tools
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
Contribute to the development of engineering best practice areas such as test, design for manufacture and engineering change

Benefits

Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

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