Space Robotics Electrical Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for robotics programs. You will work across disciplines from requirements through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production.

The role emphasizes analog electronics, FPGA/microcontroller design, and end-to-end ownership of equipment. Strong teamwork is essential in a fast-paced space environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field.
• Experience with analog electronics design and circuit analysis.
• FPGA and microcontroller design experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and testing of avionics hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers across requirements, design, and production.
• Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, and verification activities.
• Perform circuit analyses and worst-case analyses.
• Support production manufacturing as needed.

Skills

Analog electronics

Circuit analysis

FPGA design

Microcontroller design

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Lab equipment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for robotics programs. You will work across disciplines from requirements through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production.

The role emphasizes analog electronics, FPGA/microcontroller design, and end-to-end ownership of equipment. Strong teamwork is essential in a fast-paced space environment.