Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

14h•$115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

This role is part of the Test and Launch Engineering team at Rocket Lab which is the division responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicle, starting with stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. Integrated Operations is also responsible for configuration, checkout, and operation of related facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
8+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming language
Software development skills with solid understanding and experience working with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
Good understanding of networking required with knowledge and experience in TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, and packet switching and routing
Knowledge of and/or experience with electrical systems

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
Oversee the configuration and checkout of avionics systems
Lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems
Mentor and train other operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems
Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to ground- and vehicle- electrical hardware
Author, review and carry out operations procedures