Avionics Test Engineer I — Build Spacecraft Hardware

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans (HMO/PPO)

Dental and Vision coverage

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

Dependent care accounts

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks & beverages

Merch store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Avionics Test Engineer I to design, test and integrate electrical systems for Space Systems missions. You will support leadership with deliverables for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, hardware test experience, and knowledge of test equipment. It offers a competitive compensation package and broad benefits in a fast-growing space company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering.
• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation.
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and programs in support of space flight hardware and systems development.
• Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification and Proto-Flight test programs.
• Develop automated test hardware and test platforms in support of test programs.
• Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability.
• Support the analysis of COTS component test levels against mission environmental test requirements.
• Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability.
• Contribute to the development of engineering best practice areas such as test, design for manufacture and engineering change.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Hardware development experience

Electrical test equipment

Python programming

Education

Master's or PhD in engineering

Tools

Python programming

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Avionics Test Engineer I to design, test and integrate electrical systems for Space Systems missions. You will support leadership with deliverables for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, hardware test experience, and knowledge of test equipment. It offers a competitive compensation package and broad benefits in a fast-growing space company.