Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I Verified today
The Role
We're seeking a Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I for our Long Beach, CA headquarters. You'll automate and improve the testing efficiency of individual avionics components and completed satellites built by our Space Systems team.
What You'll Do
- Develop automated testing software for support of test programs
- Collaborate with hardware design engineers to develop efficient testing strategies for Acceptance and Qualification test programs
- Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
- Support and improve manufacturing and production software tools
- Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- 5+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid or large-scale applications
- 5+ years of experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development
- Experience with software development on a Linux platform
- Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Nice to Have
- Space industry experience in integration and/or test with spacecraft
- Experience with communication protocols like TCP/UDP, serial communication or similar
- Experience working with software unit testing, such as pytest or robot framework
- Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
Compensation
Base salary: $95,200 to $130,900 USD. Total compensation (base and equity): $115,475 to $166,575 USD. Equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package includes company stock as part of total compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP with HSA company contribution), 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, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merchandise, and other employee discounts.
Working Conditions
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.