Launch Avionics Test & Operations Engineer I

Telemetry Today LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Employee stock purchase program (15%+)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test & Launch Operations Engineer I to join the Avionics team. You will operate avionics during tests and launches, support development and testing, and lead testing campaigns with emphasis on readiness checks and configuration management.

Requires a engineering degree and 1+ years in design/test/operations; 2+ years can substitute a degree. Equity and a broad benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechatronic Engineering).
• 1+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, electrical/software engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Operate Electron and Neutron Avionics as a launch console operator during tests, rehearsals, and launches.
• Support development, integration, and testing of Avionics systems.
• Lead and execute testing campaigns, including Avionics Integrated Systems testing and readiness checks.
• Manage configuration and verification of Avionics hardware and systems.
• Develop operational procedures, test plans, and emergency response protocols.
• Design and improve HMIs for Avionics systems to enhance operator efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time issues during test and launch operations.

Skills

Engineering design

Test & operations

Electrical engineering

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Mechatronic)

Tools

RF systems

Telemetry

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Test & Launch Operations Engineer I to join the Avionics team. You will operate avionics during tests and launches, support development and testing, and lead testing campaigns with emphasis on readiness checks and configuration management.

Requires a engineering degree and 1+ years in design/test/operations; 2+ years can substitute a degree. Equity and a broad benefits package are included.