Avionics Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

16h•$83,200 - $114,400•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring an Avionics Test Engineer II for its Space Systems team, based at the company’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California. The role is responsible for the design, testing, and integration of electrical systems and electronics that support Space Systems missions. It also supports the organization with deliverables for internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline.
At least 2 years of experience with 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 Ph.D. in engineering, such as software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or another technical engineering discipline.
Understanding of how satellite subsystems function and interact within the whole vehicle.
Programming experience in Python.
Understanding of hardware design from concept through production.
Experience with 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 for space flight hardware and systems development.
Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification, and Proto-Flight test programs.
Develop automated test hardware and test platforms to support test programs.
Support the design and development of space flight 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, to support Rocket Lab’s growth and capabilities.
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.
Employee discount on the company merchandise store and other employee discounts.