Senior Space Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Integration & Test Engineer I to lead spacecraft integration, test campaigns, and validation activities. You will develop test plans, maintain environmental test systems, and coordinate with ground software and flight software changes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in test/engineering, and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance. Base pay ranges from CA, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering field.
• 5+ years in a test engineering or hands-on engineering role.
• Experience with environmental testing (thermal vacuum or random vibration).
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB; Windows 10 and Microsoft Office.
• Experience writing technical documentation (procedures, reports, requirements).
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development.
• Define system requirements and verification/validation plans with teams.
• Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans.
• Maintain environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI).
• Maintain ground support equipment and facilities.
• Interface with ground test software and flight software changes.
• Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior.
• Interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Windows 10

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics/mechatronics/aerospace engineering

Tools

PSU

Oscilloscope

DMM

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Integration & Test Engineer I to lead spacecraft integration, test campaigns, and validation activities. You will develop test plans, maintain environmental test systems, and coordinate with ground software and flight software changes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in test/engineering, and U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance. Base pay ranges from CA, with competitive benefits.