Spacecraft Electrical Engineer I — Avionics & On‑Orbit Testing

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical insurance (top tier) - HMO & 3

PPO & 100% company-sponsored HSA

Dental and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick

11 paid holidays per year

Onsite gym

Discounted employee stock purchase

EV charging stations

Food and drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer I to lead avionics hardware development for spacecraft programs. You will collaborate across disciplines and drive hardware from requirements through production, with opportunities to test on-orbit.

The role emphasizes analog electronics, PCB design, and rigorous verification in a fast-paced space environment, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field is required.
• 5+ years of electrical hardware design experience including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Strong background in analog electronics design.
• Proficiency in circuit analyses using SPICE and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCBA requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Conduct circuit analyses for power and reliability.
• Lead PCBA design verification and system integration testing.
• Provide production manufacturing support as needed.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Analog electronics

SPICE analysis

Excel

Security clearance

FPGA design

ARM embedded software

Multitasking in dynamic environments

Radiation environment design

Rigid-flex PCBs

Aerospace reliability

Lab equipment familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer I to lead avionics hardware development for spacecraft programs. You will collaborate across disciplines and drive hardware from requirements through production, with opportunities to test on-orbit.

The role emphasizes analog electronics, PCB design, and rigorous verification in a fast-paced space environment, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.