Avionics Automation Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re currently seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
2+ years of experience in space, ideally with a spacecraft test, systems, or spacecraft software background
2+ years of experience with programming in the context of distributed applications
Experience with Linux
Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Secret or Top-Secret clearance
Experience with python, javascript, and/or typescript
Experience with software deployment tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with networking and IT
Experience with software unit testing, such as pytest or robotframework

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and utilization of our internal test automation platform for future spacecraft programs
Provide critical support to the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team as they execute spacecraft test campaigns using our software
Collaborate with other users of our software such as systems, flight software, ground software, and operations, adding features and managing deployments to meet their diverse needs
Investigate, resolve, and bury forever bugs and issues that other teams encounter

Benefits

company stock
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
dental and vision coverage
paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
flexible spending and dependent care accounts
paid parental leave
disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
subsidized EV charging
onsite fitness centers (where available)
discounted gym memberships
complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
variety of other employee discounts