Senior Avionics Test & Launch Engineer - Space Launch

Rocket Lab Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%

Stock options

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Avionics Test and Launch Engineer in Wallops Island, VA. The role sits in the Test and Launch Engineering team responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles.

You will develop and test avionics/electrical systems, oversee checkout, lead projects, and mentor staff within Integrated Operations. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering with aerospace focus preferred.
• 5+ years in engineering design, test or operations, esp. electrical/software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles.
• Oversee the configuration and checkout of avionics systems.
• Lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems.
• Mentor and train other operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems.
• Develop CONOPS and HMIs for ground- and vehicle-electrical hardware.
• Author, review and carry out operations procedures.

Skills

Avionics testing

Electrical systems

Launch ops

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

HTML/XML

TCP/IP knowledge

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Avionics Test and Launch Engineer in Wallops Island, VA. The role sits in the Test and Launch Engineering team responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron vehicles.

You will develop and test avionics/electrical systems, oversee checkout, lead projects, and mentor staff within Integrated Operations. A Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in related fields are required.