HITL Engineer I: Spacecraft Test & Validation

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company stock

401(k) retirement plan with company-m­

Medical plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, California, is seeking a HITL Engineer I to design, maintain, and operate hardware-in-the-loop systems for spacecraft buses.

The role requires US citizenship, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and hands-on experience with electronics testing and test systems. You will work in a cross-disciplinary team, contribute to flight hardware validation, and support mission-specific simulations.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• Experience with electronics testing.
• Experience with designing and implementing electronics test systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain the HITL systems for the Rocket Lab spacecraft buses
• Work hands-on with test and flight hardware
• Work in a cross-disciplinary team to verify the functionality and performance of the Rocket Lab spacecraft buses
• Operate launch vehicle simulation platform for Day of Launch operations for specific missions
• Make and maintain accurate technical documentation via system diagrams, schematics, ICDs, procedures, test/anomaly reports
• Analyze test results from raw data for pass/fail criteria
• Troubleshoot root cause from anomalies and communicate the results and path forward with internal team, vendors, and customers
• Provide critical review for test plans, procedures, and documentation
• Operate and capture data from test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, etc.)

Skills

US citizenship

Electronics testing

Electronics test systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, California, is seeking a HITL Engineer I to design, maintain, and operate hardware-in-the-loop systems for spacecraft buses.

The role requires US citizenship, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and hands-on experience with electronics testing and test systems. You will work in a cross-disciplinary team, contribute to flight hardware validation, and support mission-specific simulations.