HITL Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab USA • Long Beach, CA

84d • Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the HITL Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and operating hardware in the loop (HITL) systems. You will support the HITL Manager, Shared Services and Space Systems organization, with deliverables requested by internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

(Please note: This position can hired at the HITL Engineer I or HITL Engineer II level)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field
• Engineering experience with hardware or software development
• Experience with electronics testing
• Experience with designing and implementing electronics test systems

Nice To Haves

• Master's in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field
• Prior experience working on a PIL/HIL test environment or Avionics test
• Prior experience with Code Verification and Validation
• Ability to understand and create technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, test/anomaly reports
• Theoretical and practical understanding of electronic systems
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with RS485/422/232, CAN, LVDS protocols
• Familiarity with CAD for test fixture and support equipment layout and design
• Familiarity with harnessing design and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics
• Ethernet TCP/IP networking experience: switching, routing and subnetting managed switches
• Exposure to spacecraft systems or similar highly complex and autonomous systems
• Experience with PLCs, relays, and power systems
• Experience with Python, C++, Linux, CI/CD, Git, NX, VeSys, RapidHarness, SolidWorks
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, VMs, etc.
• Experience in designing and building HITL test rigs at Scale
• RF Systems experience
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain the HITL systems for the Rocket Lab spacecraft buses
• Work hands-on with test and flight hardware
• Work in a cross-disciplinary team to verify the functionality and performance of the Rocket Lab spacecraft buses
• Operate launch vehicle simulation platform for Day of Launch operations for specific missions
• Make and maintain accurate technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, test/anomaly reports
• Analyze test results from raw data for pass/fail criteria
• Troubleshoot root cause from anomalies and communicate the results and path forward with internal team, vendors, and customers
• Provide critical review for test plans, procedures, and documentation
• Operate and capture data from test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees