Spacecraft Integration & Test Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab USA Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Top-tier medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA Inc. is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer I/II based in Long Beach, California. This role involves developing and testing flight spacecraft systems, contributing to exciting projects that support NASA missions and spacecraft development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering and some experience in the aerospace industry, specifically in roles related to test engineering. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.

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.
• Experience in writing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own integration and test campaigns during spacecraft development.
• Collaborate to define systems requirements and verification plans.
• Develop acceptance and qualification test plans for spacecraft systems.
• Operate environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI, etc.).
• Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes.

Skills

C

C++

Python

MATLAB

Technical Documentation

Windows 10

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechatronics, aerospace)

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

3D CAD Software

Hardware-in-the-loop Test Systems

Job description

Rocket Lab USA Inc. is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer I/II based in Long Beach, California. This role involves developing and testing flight spacecraft systems, contributing to exciting projects that support NASA missions and spacecraft development.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering and some experience in the aerospace industry, specifically in roles related to test engineering. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.