Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
About Neutron
Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab. The rocket can deliver mega constellations, enable interplanetary payloads, and support human spaceflight. As a reusable platform, Neutron will deliver a cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron, the third most launched rocket worldwide in 2024.
The Role
This role is part of the Test and Launch Engineering team, responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, from stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. You will oversee configuration, checkout, and operation of related facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
- Oversee the configuration and checkout of avionics systems
- Lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems
- Mentor and train other operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems
- Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to ground- and vehicle-electrical hardware
- Author, review and carry out operations procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
- 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering
Nice to Have
- Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
- Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming language
- Software development skills with solid understanding and experience working with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
- Good understanding of networking required with knowledge and experience in TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, and packet switching and routing
- Knowledge of and/or experience with electrical systems
Compensation
Base Salary: $87,200 to $109,000 USD
Total Compensation (base and equity): $94,950 to $122,550 USD
Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
Benefits include company stock as part of your total compensation package, Employee Stock Purchase Program (with 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and other discounts and perks.
Important Information
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.