Electrical Engineer I: Robotics & Space Avionics

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

EV charging discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to join our Robotics division. You will participate in development and test of avionics hardware for our robotics programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers across the lifecycle from requirements through production.

The role focuses on robotics electrical hardware design, with hands-on experience in FPGA, microcontrollers, SPICE analyses, and schematic/PCB work using Altium Designer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering is required.
• GPA 3.0 or above is preferred.
• Background in analog electronics design is essential.
• Proficiency with SPICE circuit analyses and Excel.
• Experience with FPGA and Microcontroller design is required.
• U.S. citizenship required for program access.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in robotics and motor control applications.
• Gain experience in FPGA and Micro-Controller applications.
• End to end ownership of Electronic Ground Support Equipment.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Circuit analysis, including stress and worst-case analyses.
• PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
• Production manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

FPGA design

Microcontroller design

Analog electronics

Circuit analysis (SPICE)

Laboratory equipment

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to join our Robotics division. You will participate in development and test of avionics hardware for our robotics programs, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers across the lifecycle from requirements through production.

The role focuses on robotics electrical hardware design, with hands-on experience in FPGA, microcontrollers, SPICE analyses, and schematic/PCB work using Altium Designer.