Avionics Test & Launch Operations Lead

rocketlab; Wallops Island (VA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket Lab in Wallops Island, VA, seeks a Lead, Test & Launch Engineer - Avionics to oversee end-to-end testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles. You will manage teams, ensure readiness, and coordinate cross-disciplinary activities across mission control and lab environments.

As a senior leader, you will develop training programs, conduct readiness reviews, and act as the primary technical authority for avionics during critical operations, while driving process

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, software engineering, or other technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with avionics systems, RF systems, telemetry, flight software, or launch vehicle operations.
• Proficiency with avionics hardware, flight software systems, and ground station operations.
• Experience with high-reliability software systems and safety-critical aerospace software.
• Experience with RF systems, ground stations, telemetry systems, or avionics networking infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, especially change management, conflict resolution, knowing when to elevate/request help, and effectively managing a team.

Responsabilidades

• Lead avionics hardware, software, and ground station systems for Electron and Neutron launch operations.
• Serve as console operator for avionics systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS for avionics systems, flight software, and ground networks.
• Create and improve test plans, procedures, and checklists for avionics operations.
• Design and implement HMIs for avionics monitoring, telemetry display, and ground station control.
• Lead readiness reviews, training simulations, and mission rehearsals for avionics operations.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting and data analysis during live operations to resolve avionics and comms issues.
• Conduct post-test and post-launch data analysis to identify trends and improvements.

Conocimientos

Avionics hardware

Flight software

Ground station operations

Leadership

Operational leadership

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, software engineering, or other technical degree

Descripción del empleo

Rocket Lab in Wallops Island, VA, seeks a Lead, Test & Launch Engineer - Avionics to oversee end-to-end testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles. You will manage teams, ensure readiness, and coordinate cross-disciplinary activities across mission control and lab environments.

As a senior leader, you will develop training programs, conduct readiness reviews, and act as the primary technical authority for avionics during critical operations, while driving process