Space Robotics Electronics Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes analog electronics, FPGA and microcontroller design, and hands-on lab work with test equipment, with end-to-end ownership of electronics ground support equipment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or similar field.
• 2+ years of experience as an electrical engineer.
• Strong analog electronics background and SPICE analysis.
• Proficiency with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs).
• Experience with FPGA and microcontroller design.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and test of avionics hardware for robotics programs.
• End-to-end ownership from requirements through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing and production.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Circuit analysis including stress and worst-case analysis.
• PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
• Provide production manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

Analog electronics design

Circuit analysis

Lab equipment usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

FPGA design

Microcontroller design

Altium Designer

Oscilloscope

Soldering irons

SPICE

Job description

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

The role emphasizes analog electronics, FPGA and microcontroller design, and hands-on lab work with test equipment, with end-to-end ownership of electronics ground support equipment. U.S.