Senior Avionics Test & Launch Engineer - Space Vehicle Ops

AFE; Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Avionics Test and Launch Engineer in Virginia. You will develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, oversee configuration, and lead testing projects.

Mentoring teammates and creating CONOPS/HMIs will be key parts of the role. The position requires a Bachelor in Engineering and 5+ years in design, test, or operations with emphasis on electrical/software engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (aerospace/mechanical/electrical/mechatronic preferred)
• 5+ years in engineering design, test or operations focusing on electrical/software engineering

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 related to ground-and-vehicle-electrical hardware
• Author, review and carry out operations procedures

Skills

Avionics design

System integration

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Java

Python

HTML

XML

TCP/IP

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Avionics Test and Launch Engineer in Virginia. You will develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, oversee configuration, and lead testing projects.

Mentoring teammates and creating CONOPS/HMIs will be key parts of the role. The position requires a Bachelor in Engineering and 5+ years in design, test, or operations with emphasis on electrical/software engineering.