Lead Avionics Launch Operations Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 149,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead, Test & Launch Engineer – Avionics, based at Launch Complex 3, Wallops Island, VA. You will oversee end-to-end avionics testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles, including CONOPS, procedures, and HMIs.

You will lead teams, drive improvements, and ensure readiness during critical operations. You will work across disciplines, develop training, and serve as technical authority for systems, coordinating across teams to achieve reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, software engineering, or other technical degree.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with avionics systems, RF systems, telemetry, flight software, or launch vehicle operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with avionics hardware, flight software systems, and ground station operations.
• Experience with high-reliability software systems and safety-critical aerospace software.
• Experience with RF systems, ground stations, telemetry systems, or avionics networking infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics hardware, software, and ground station systems for Electron and Neutron launch operations.
• Operate Mission Control console for avionics during test campaigns and launches.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS for avionics systems, flight software, and ground networks.
• Create and improve test plans, procedures, and checklists for avionics operations.
• Design and implement HMIs for avionics monitoring, telemetry display, and ground control.
• Lead readiness reviews, training simulations, and mission rehearsals for avionics operations.
• Troubleshoot and analyze data to resolve avionics and communication issues in real time.
• Perform post-test data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop training programs and qualification matrices for console operators.

Skills

Avionics systems

RF systems

Telemetry

Flight software

Launch ops

Leadership

Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer/aerospace/software engineering

Tools

Ground station software

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead, Test & Launch Engineer – Avionics, based at Launch Complex 3, Wallops Island, VA. You will oversee end-to-end avionics testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles, including CONOPS, procedures, and HMIs.

You will lead teams, drive improvements, and ensure readiness during critical operations. You will work across disciplines, develop training, and serve as technical authority for systems, coordinating across teams to achieve reliable