Spacecraft Integration and Test Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% discount on company merch store

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer I in Long Beach, CA to lead integration and test campaigns for spacecraft systems, while developing verification plans and test procedures. You will maintain environmental test equipment and support ground software interfaces.

The role requires aerospace test experience, strong programming skills (C/C++/Python/MATLAB) and documentation expertise.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree.
• Engineering experience in the aerospace industry, as a test engineer or other hands‑on engineering role.
• Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB; and Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development
• Work collaboratively with team members to define systems requirements, as well as verification and validation plans
• Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systems
• Develop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI, etc.)
• Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilities
• Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes
• Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior
• Interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems

Skills

C/C++/Python/MATLAB

Windows 10

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree

Master’s or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

PSU

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer I in Long Beach, CA to lead integration and test campaigns for spacecraft systems, while developing verification plans and test procedures. You will maintain environmental test equipment and support ground software interfaces.

The role requires aerospace test experience, strong programming skills (C/C++/Python/MATLAB) and documentation expertise.