Electrical Engineer I
About The Position
Rocket Lab Robotics develops high-performance robotic systems and precision mechanisms for space missions, including robotic arms, motion control systems, and solar array drive assemblies. The Electrical Engineer I, based in Pasadena, California, will participate in the development and testing of avionics hardware for robotics programs. Working with engineers across disciplines, this role contributes to electrical hardware development from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. The position is suited to someone interested in robotics electrical hardware design and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Strong background in analog electronics design.
- Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel.
- Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment, such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and soldering irons.
- Experience with FPGA design in a professional or school environment.
- Experience with microcontroller design in a professional or school environment.
- U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation.
- Proficiency with board bring-up and debugging.
- Experience creating design verification test plans and executing tests.
- Experience designing for high-reliability aerospace applications.
- Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Gain experience in robotics and motor control applications.
- Gain experience in FPGA and micro-controller applications.
- Own Electronic Ground Support Equipment end to end.
- Capture schematics and perform PCB layout using Altium Designer.
- Perform circuit analysis, including stress analysis and worst-case analysis.
- Conduct PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
- Support production manufacturing as needed.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
