Senior HITL Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

9d•$97,600 - $134,200•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior HITL Engineer I is responsible for designing, maintaining, and operating hardware in the loop (HITL) systems. You will support the HITL Manager, Shared Services and Space Systems organization, with deliverables requested by internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field
5+ years of engineering experience with hardware or software development
Experience with electronics testing
Experience with designing and implementing electronics test systems

Nice To Haves

Master’s in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field
Prior experience working on a PIL/HIL test environment or Avionics test
Prior experience with Code Verification and Validation
Ability to understand and create technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, test/anomaly reports
Theoretical and practical understanding of electronic systems
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
Familiarity with RS485/422/232, CAN, LVDS protocols
Familiarity with CAD for test fixture and support equipment layout and design
Familiarity with harnessing design and troubleshooting
Strong understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics
Ethernet TCP/IP networking experience: switching, routing and subnetting managed switches
Exposure to spacecraft systems or similar highly complex and autonomous systems
Experience with PLCs, relays, and power systems
Experience with Python, C++, Linux, CI/CD, Git, NX, VeSys, RapidHarness, SolidWorks
Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, VMs, etc.
Experience in designing and building HITL test rigs at Scale
RF Systems experience
Ability to be self-motivated
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Design, build, operate, and maintain the HITL systems for the Rocket Lab spacecraft buses
Work hands-on with test and flight hardware
Work in a cross-disciplinary team to verify the functionality and performance of the Rocket Lab spacecraft buses
Operate launch vehicle simulation platform for Day of Launch operations for specific missions
Make and maintain accurate technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, test/anomaly reports
Analyze test results from raw data for pass/fail criteria
Troubleshoot root cause from anomalies and communicate the results and path forward with internal team, vendors, and customers
Provide critical review for test plans, procedures, and documentation
Operate and capture data from test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)

Benefits

Company stock as part of your total compensation package
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
Variety of other employee discounts