Space Avionics Test Automation Engineer I

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

EV charging stations

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer I to automate testing of avionics and satellites, collaborating with hardware engineers to improve test efficiency and design for testability. The role combines software and hardware expertise in a fast-paced space environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, has Python experience,Linux proficiency, and hands-on hardware or electronics testing background, and is a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Experience with software development on a Linux platform.
• Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering.
• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation.
• U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop automated testing software for support of test programs
• Collaborate with the hardware design engineers to develop efficient testing strategies for Acceptance and Qualification test programs
• Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
• Support and improve manufacturing and production software tools
• Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability

Skills

Python

Linux

Test equipment

Hardware development

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

pytest

Robot Framework

JavaScript/TypeScript

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer I to automate testing of avionics and satellites, collaborating with hardware engineers to improve test efficiency and design for testability. The role combines software and hardware expertise in a fast-paced space environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, has Python experience,Linux proficiency, and hands-on hardware or electronics testing background, and is a U.S.