Avionics Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

16h•$68,000 - $93,500•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring an Avionics Test Engineer I for its Space Systems team, based at its global headquarters in Long Beach, California. The role involves designing, testing, and integrating electrical systems and electronics that support Space Systems missions. The engineer will contribute to development and testing of spaceflight hardware and systems, and support engineering and business processes as Rocket Lab grows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in engineering, such as software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
Understanding of how satellite subsystems function and interact with the overall vehicle.
Programming experience in Python.
Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production.
Experience in environmental design testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC.
Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment.

Responsibilities

Develop test plans and programs supporting spaceflight hardware and systems development.
Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification, and Proto-Flight test programs.
Develop automated test hardware and test platforms for test programs.
Support the design and development of spaceflight hardware to improve design for testability and manufacturability.
Support analysis of commercial off-the-shelf component test levels against mission environmental test requirements.
Contribute to engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes.
Contribute to engineering best practices in testing, design for manufacture, and engineering change.

Benefits

Company stock as part of total compensation.
Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA 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 the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.