HITL Engineer II: Spacecraft Test & Verification

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Stock-based compensation

401(k) with company match

Excellent health plans

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is seeking a HITL Engineer II based in Long Beach, CA. You’ll design, maintain, and operate HITL systems for spacecraft buses, working hands-on with test hardware and cross-disciplinary teams to verify performance.

You’ll document findings and support mission-critical tests for launch campaigns. The role requires a bachelor’s in a relevant field, 2+ years of engineering experience, and U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, electronics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience with hardware or software development.
• Experience with electronics testing.
• Experience with designing and implementing electronics test systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, operate, and maintain HITL systems for Rocket Lab spacecraft buses.
• Work hands-on with test and flight hardware.
• Verify functionality and performance of spacecraft buses in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Operate launch vehicle simulation platform for Day of Launch operations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including diagrams and test reports.
• Analyze test results for pass/fail criteria.
• Troubleshoot root causes and communicate findings with teams, vendors, and customers.
• Review test plans, procedures, and documentation for accuracy.
• Operate data acquisition hardware and test equipment.

Skills

self-motivated

ability to work under pressure

cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Python

C++

Linux

CI/CD

Git

NX

VeSys

RapidHarness

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is seeking a HITL Engineer II based in Long Beach, CA. You’ll design, maintain, and operate HITL systems for spacecraft buses, working hands-on with test hardware and cross-disciplinary teams to verify performance.

You’ll document findings and support mission-critical tests for launch campaigns. The role requires a bachelor’s in a relevant field, 2+ years of engineering experience, and U.S.