Avionics Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

5h•$68,000 - $93,500•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Avionics Test Engineer I is responsible for the design, test, and integration of the electrical systems and electronics that form the backbone of our Space Systems missions. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
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
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 in support of space flight hardware and systems development
Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification and Proto-Flight test programs
Develop automated test hardware and test platforms in support of test programs
Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
Support the analysis of COTS component test levels against mission environmental test requirements
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

Company stock as part of your total compensation package
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