Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I/II
Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We’re currently seeking a Sr. Avionics Automation Test Engineer I/II for our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This team is responsible for automating and improving the testing efficiency of both the individual avionics and the completed satellites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- 5+ years of programming experience in Python (for I)
- 8+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid or large-scale applications (for II)
- Experience with software development on a Linux platform
- Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
- Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- 8+ years of experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development (for II)
Nice To Haves
- Space industry experience in integration and/or test with spacecraft
- Experience with communication protocols like TCP/ UDP, serial communication or similar
- Experience working with software unit testing, such as pytest or robot framework
- Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of automated testing software for support of test programs
- Coordinate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to develop efficient testing strategies for Acceptance and Qualification test programs
- Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
- Architect and develop manufacturing and production software tools
- Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability
- Establish standards and best practices for software development and test
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO
- PPO
- 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 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
- other discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
