Rocket Lab USA-posted 3 months ago
$110,000 - $150,000/Yr
Mid Level
Long Beach, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

  • 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.)
  • U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of engineering experience with hardware or software development
  • Experience with electronics testing
  • Experience with designing and implementing electronics test systems
  • 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
  • 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
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Subsidized EV charging stations
  • Onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts
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