Electrical Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Pasadena, CA

3h•$88,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab Robotics is hiring an Electrical Engineer I to participate in the development and testing of avionics hardware for robotics programs. The role is based at Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, California, and involves collaborating with engineers across disciplines on electrical hardware development from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. The position offers experience with robotics and motor control, FPGA and microcontroller applications, and ownership of Electronic Ground Support Equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
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 debug.
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

Develop and test avionics hardware for robotics programs.
Participate in electrical hardware development from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production.
Own Electronic Ground Support Equipment end to end.
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
Conduct circuit analysis, including stress analysis and worst-case analysis.
Perform PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
Provide production manufacturing support 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 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 the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts.