Integration & Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

20h•Onsite

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 role supports the Space Systems organization and includes delivering information to internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors. The engineer leads spacecraft integration and test campaigns and works across spacecraft systems, environmental testing, ground support equipment, software, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.

Requirements

A 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 2 years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industry.
Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, including CDH, ADCS, EPS, and communications.
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment.
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics.
Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices.
Basic knowledge of networking.
Experience with Linux systems.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics.
Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX.
Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

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 research and development test plans for spacecraft systems.
Develop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems, including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal, and electromagnetic interference 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.