Integration & Test Engineer I/II

Linuxcareers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Top-tier medical HMO/PPO

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocket Lab, located in California, seeks an Integration & Test Engineer I/II to develop, test, and deploy flight spacecraft systems. Responsibilities include leading integration campaigns, defining verification plans, and maintaining test systems.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in aerospace. The position offers a base salary ranging from $95,000 to $140,000, along with comprehensive benefits including company equity and health coverage.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required due to ITAR program requirements.
• Engineering experience in the aerospace industry as a test engineer or hands-on engineering role.
• Experience writing technical documentation including procedures, reports, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development.
• Work collaboratively to define systems requirements, verification and validation plans.
• Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes.

Skills

Proficiency with C

Proficiency with C++

Proficiency with Python

Proficiency with MATLAB

Experience with Windows 10

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Education

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

Tools

Electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM)

3D CAD software (preferably NX)

Job description

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. The Integration & Test Engineer I/II is responsible for developing, testing, and deploying flight spacecraft systems, as well as maintaining and upgrading test systems for that hardware to support the Space Systems organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development
• Work collaboratively to define systems requirements, verification and validation plans
• Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systems
• Develop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems such as Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, and EMI
• Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilities
• Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes
• Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior and interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems

What You Need

• US citizenship required due to ITAR program requirements
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or related engineering field
• Engineering experience in the aerospace industry as a test engineer or hands‑on engineering role
• Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB and Windows 10 with Microsoft Office products
• Experience writing technical documentation including procedures, reports, and requirements
• For Engineer II level: 2+ years of aerospace engineering experience as a test engineer

Nice to Have

• Master's or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or related engineering field
• Experience with environmental testing such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing
• 4+ years of professional aerospace test engineering experience
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems including CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM
• Experience working in clean rooms and with ESD‑sensitive equipment
• Hands‑on experience using electrical test equipment including PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM
• Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics
• Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX, RF testing, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing
• Basic networking knowledge and experience with Linux systems

Base salary $95,000–$140,000 USD (California only). Additional benefits include company equity, top‑tier medical HMO/PPO with 100% company‑sponsored HSA option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, discounted employee stock purchase, subsidized EV charging, onsite gym, food, and other perks.