Senior Electrical Engineer II - Secret Clearance
About The Position
The Senior Electrical Engineer II will participate in the development and testing of avionics hardware for Rocket Lab spacecraft programs. Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the engineer will collaborate with engineers across disciplines and contribute to all stages of electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. The role also offers opportunities to test and operate systems on-orbit. The position is suited to someone passionate about spacecraft electrical hardware design and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. The role 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- At least 8 years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Strong background in analog electronics design.
- Proficiency performing circuit analyses using SPICE and Excel.
- Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs.
- Knowledge of processors, FPGAs, switch-mode power supplies, communication interfaces, and analog instrumentation.
- Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- Proficiency with basic electronic laboratory equipment, such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and soldering irons.
- Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation.
- Experience designing for high-reliability aerospace applications.
- Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and general familiarity with electromechanical design.
- Experience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processors.
- Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines.
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
- Conduct circuit analyses, including power, tolerance, and reliability analyses.
- Perform PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
- Provide production manufacturing support as needed.
Benefits
- Company stock as part of the total compensation package.
- 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
Senior
