Integration & Test Engineer II
About The Position
Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Integration & Test Engineer II develops, tests, and deploys flight spacecraft systems, and develops, maintains, and upgrades the test systems used for that hardware. The position supports the Space Systems organization and produces deliverables for internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors. The role leads integration and test campaigns across spacecraft development, develops verification and validation plans and test plans, and operates environmental test systems and ground-support equipment. It also involves investigating anomalous vehicle behavior and interfacing with ground-test software and hardware-in-the-loop systems. This position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or another engineering discipline.
- At least 2 years of engineering experience in the aerospace industry as a test engineer or in another hands-on engineering role.
- Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB, as well as Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products.
- Experience writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or another engineering discipline.
- Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal-vacuum or random-vibration testing.
- At least 4 years of professional experience as an aerospace-industry test engineer.
- Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, including CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM.
- Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment.
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment, such as a PSU, oscilloscope, and DMM.
- Experience designing and implementing test systems for electronics.
- Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data-acquisition electronics.
- Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices.
- Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX.
- Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Basic knowledge of networking.
- Experience with Linux systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development.
- Collaborate with team members to define system requirements and verification and validation plans.
- Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systems.
- Develop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems, including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal, and EMI systems.
- Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground-support equipment and facilities.
- Interface with ground-test software and implement flight-software configuration changes.
- Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior.
- Interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems.
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
Mid Level
