Senior Avionics Engineer - Neutron Flight Safety Systems

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of space technology! As a Senior Avionics Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing the Neutron Flight Safety Systems, ensuring the reliability and safety of innovative space missions. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to lead design and testing efforts, mentor fellow engineers, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of space exploration. If you're passionate about avionics and eager to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to soar to new heights in your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in avionics or engineering.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, testing, and certification activities for avionics systems.
• Prepare certification documentation and liaise with external parties.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Engineering Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Data Acquisition Systems

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Senior Avionics Engineer - Neutron Flight Safety Systems

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

Neutron is Rocket Lab’s new, medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle currently under development. The Neutron Avionics department is responsible for the delivery of all avionics systems across the vehicle, including integrated avionics hardware, flight software, and Neutron’s Flight Safety System (FSS).

The Neutron FSS team is responsible for high-level FSS design, component qualification, acceptance testing, and certification activities for the Neutron rocket. A core part of the Neutron FSS is the Autonomous Flight Termination System, which uses avionics hardware designed and produced in-house. This team is small, agile, and possesses a winning combination of sharp technical knowledge, flawless attention to detail, and effective stakeholder communications.

Senior Avionics Engineer – Neutron Flight Safety Systems is a hands-on role with responsibility for various design, testing and certification activities including test rig specification and deployment, detailed test planning, test execution, preparation of certification documentation, and liaising with key external parties. In this role you will be on the front line of one of Rocket Lab’s most important and exciting programs, spanning all phases through development, production, and operations. As a Senior Engineer, you will also be a technical leader, able to guide and mentor other engineers while shaping the success of the entire team.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years relevant industry experience.
• Proficient in programming languages (e.g. C, C++ or Python).

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Demonstrated good engineering judgement, looking at all available options to solve a problem.
• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems.
• Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors.
• Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production.
• Understanding of environmental design testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC.
• Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and documenting compliance with engineering standards.
• On-the-job contact with RCC-319 and RCC-324 standards.

If the above sounds like you,apply now!

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.