Space-Grade Avionics Automation Test Engineer II

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (15%股票

Medical plans (HMO, PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

Company 401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick time

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

50% merch store discount

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II to automate and improve testing efficiency for avionics and satellites. The role requires 2+ years in space, Linux experience, and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Join a leading space company with competitive base pay and generous benefits. You will deploy test automation, support the AIT team, and collaborate across software and systems teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline.
• 2+ years in space, ideally with spacecraft test, systems, or spacecraft software.
• 2+ years of programming in distributed applications.
• Experience with Linux.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and utilization of the internal test automation platform for future spacecraft programs.
• Provide critical support to the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team during spacecraft test campaigns using our software.
• Collaborate with systems, flight software, ground software, and operations to add features and manage deployments.
• Investigate and resolve bugs and issues encountered by other teams.

Skills

Distributed apps

Linux

Security clearance

Python/JS/TS

Docker/Kubernetes

Networking

Software testing

Spacecraft testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II to automate and improve testing efficiency for avionics and satellites. The role requires 2+ years in space, Linux experience, and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Join a leading space company with competitive base pay and generous benefits. You will deploy test automation, support the AIT team, and collaborate across software and systems teams.