Space Robotics Electrical Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab Corp.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks & beverages

50% merch discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer I/II to contribute to avionics hardware development for robotics programs. You will work across disciplines, from requirements to prototyping, design, and production, delivering hardware for space missions.

The role requires a degree in electrical/computer engineering, hands-on analysis skills, FPGA/MCU experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of electrical hardware design experience for level II.
• Strong background in analog electronics design.
• Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel.
• Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering).
• Experience with FPGA design in professional or school environments.
• Experience with Microcontroller design in professional or school environments.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in robotics and motor control applications.
• Gain experience in FPGA and Micro-Controller applications.
• End to end ownership of Electronic Ground Support Equipment.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Circuit analysis including stress and worst-case analysis.
• PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
• Production manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog electronics

FPGA design

Microcontroller design

Circuit analyses (SPICE)

Lab equipment handling

Excel

Power supplies, scopes, DMMs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

Oscilloscope

DMM

Soldering irons

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer I/II to contribute to avionics hardware development for robotics programs. You will work across disciplines, from requirements to prototyping, design, and production, delivering hardware for space missions.

The role requires a degree in electrical/computer engineering, hands-on analysis skills, FPGA/MCU experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.