Senior Space Systems Integration & Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Integration & Test Engineer I to lead flight spacecraft system development, testing, and test-system upkeep. You will work with leadership, with board-level deliverables, and ensure robust verification of complex hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong hardware test experience, proficiency in C/C++/Python, and the ability to obtain security clearance, supporting cutting-edge missions and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Environmental testing

Technical documentation

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Integration & Test Engineer I to lead flight spacecraft system development, testing, and test-system upkeep. You will work with leadership, with board-level deliverables, and ensure robust verification of complex hardware.

Ideal candidates have strong hardware test experience, proficiency in C/C++/Python, and the ability to obtain security clearance, supporting cutting-edge missions and ITAR compliance.