Senior Integration & Test Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

10d•$125,300 - $187,850•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Senior Integration & Test Engineer II supports the Space Systems organization and is responsible for developing, testing, and deploying flight spacecraft systems, as well as developing, maintaining, and upgrading test systems for that hardware. The role leads spacecraft integration and test campaigns and contributes to systems requirements, verification and validation plans, and acceptance, qualification, and research-and-development test plans. It also involves maintaining and operating environmental test systems, developing ground support equipment and facilities, working with ground test software and hardware-in-the-loop systems, and investigating anomalous vehicle behavior. Deliverables may support internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least eight years of test engineering or other hands-on engineering experience, including environmental testing. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance are required. The role may involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Rocket Lab offers competitive base pay and company stock as part of total compensation. The listed total compensation range, including base and equity, is $157,800–$245,125 USD, and the listed base salary range is $125,300–$187,850 USD. Compensation is determined case by case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or another engineering discipline.
At least 8 years of experience in test engineering or another hands-on engineering role.
Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing.
Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB, as well as Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products.
Experience writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirements.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or another engineering discipline.
At least 4 years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industry.
Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, including CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM.
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment.
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment such as a PSU, oscilloscope, and DMM.
Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics.
Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics.
Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices.
Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX.
Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Basic knowledge of networking.
Experience with Linux systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development.
Collaborate with team members to define systems 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 EMI 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 significant 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.