Avionics Automation Test Engineer II (Space Systems)

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II to automate and improve testing for avionics and satellites. This role deploys our internal test automation platform and supports the AIT team during spacecraft test campaigns.

Requirements include a engineering degree, 2+ years in space-related testing, Linux experience, and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance. Benefits include stock and comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline.
• 2+ years of space-related experience (spacecraft test, systems, or spacecraft software).
• 2+ years programming in distributed applications.
• Experience with Linux.
• Ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and utilization of our internal test automation platform for future spacecraft programs.
• Provide critical support to the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team as they execute spacecraft test campaigns using our software.
• Collaborate with systems, flight software, ground software, and operations to add features and manage deployments.
• Investigate, resolve, and bury bugs encountered by other teams.

Skills

Spacecraft test experience

Distributed programming

Linux

Top-Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

pytest/robotframework

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II to automate and improve testing for avionics and satellites. This role deploys our internal test automation platform and supports the AIT team during spacecraft test campaigns.

Requirements include a engineering degree, 2+ years in space-related testing, Linux experience, and the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance. Benefits include stock and comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plans.