Mission-Formulation Avionics Architect – Space Launch

Rocket Lab USA; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer I - Mission Formulation to develop high-performance launch vehicle systems for the GLS Mission Formulation Team.

You will serve as the primary avionics design contact to Business Development for proposals and mission concepts, design and document electrical schematics and harnesses, and collaborate with external customers to capture requirements and drive end-to-end hardware development for Electron and Neutron programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience developing avionics/electrical systems for orbital launch vehicles or missiles.
• Active DoD US Government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary avionics design contact to Business Development for proposals and mission concepts.
• Develop mission concepts for Electron and Neutron missions.
• Design electrical schematics, harnesses, and payload interfaces.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders for requirements engineering.
• Document avionics design solutions and participate in design reviews with the customer.
• Support program execution and system commissioning.

Skills

Avionics Design

Systems Integration

Requirements Engineering

Circuit Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer I - Mission Formulation to develop high-performance launch vehicle systems for the GLS Mission Formulation Team.

You will serve as the primary avionics design contact to Business Development for proposals and mission concepts, design and document electrical schematics and harnesses, and collaborate with external customers to capture requirements and drive end-to-end hardware development for Electron and Neutron programs.