Avionics Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. Its Space Systems team develops spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions including interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security and defense initiatives. Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Avionics Test Engineer II designs, tests, and integrates the electrical systems and electronics that support Space Systems missions. The role supports the Space Systems organization and produces deliverables for internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors. The engineer develops and manages test programs for spaceflight hardware and systems, creates automated test hardware and platforms, and supports design improvements for testability and manufacturability. The position also contributes to engineering and business processes and best practices as Rocket Lab grows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development.
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 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 spaceflight 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 spaceflight hardware to improve design for testability and manufacturability.
Support analysis of COTS component test levels against mission environmental test requirements.
Contribute to engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes.
Contribute to engineering best practices, including test, 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.