Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I
Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We’re currently seeking an Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I 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
- 5+ years of experience in space systems, ideally with spacecraft test, systems, or spacecraft software background
- 4+ years of professional programming experience with Python or similar languages in distributed application contexts
- Strong Linux systems knowledge and command-line proficiency
- Experience mentoring or leading other engineers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance
Nice To Haves
- An existing secret or top secret clearance
- Production experience with Python backend development
- Hands-on experience with RobotFramework or similar test automation frameworks
- Experience with software deployment and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with networking, IT infrastructure, and systems administration
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing infrastructure
- Experience with spacecraft communication protocols and bus interfaces
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead the deployment and utilization of our internal test automation platform for future spacecraft programs
- Own test automation for Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team test campaigns across the entire program life cycle
- Develop, review, and maintain automated test processes for spacecraft hardware and software validation, establishing best practices and coding standards
- Integrate and automate test equipment and spacecraft interfaces into the test platform, making architectural decisions on telemetry, command, and data management
- Contribute to core platform development, including backend services and test framework capabilities
Benefits
- company stock
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company 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 our popular merch store
- a variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
