Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II
About The Position
This role is part of Rocket Lab’s Test and Launch Engineering team, which is responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, from stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. Integrated Operations also configures, checks out, and operates related facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. The engineer develops, integrates, tests, and oversees the configuration and checkout of launch-vehicle avionics and electrical systems. The role also leads testing projects, mentors and trains operators, develops operational concepts and human-machine interfaces for ground and vehicle electrical hardware, and authors, reviews, and executes operations procedures. The position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic engineering is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations, focused on electrical or software engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft, including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations.
- Experience with Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language.
- Software development skills and a solid understanding of web-based tools such as HTML and XML.
- Good understanding of networking, including knowledge and experience with TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, 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 Integrated Operations team operators 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.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of total compensation.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Medical plans.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
