Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer II Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. We build real hardware for meaningful missions across interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security.
The Role
We're seeking a Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer II for our Long Beach, CA headquarters. This team automates and improves testing efficiency for both individual avionics and completed satellites.
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 design for testability and manufacturability
- Support and improve manufacturing and production software tools
- Contribute to engineering and business processes to support Rocket Lab growth
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- 8+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid or large-scale applications
- 8+ 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 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: $124,800 to $171,600 USD. Total compensation (base and equity): $157,300 to $228,875 USD. Equity grants reflect function, level, experience, and other factors.
Benefits
Comprehensive package includes company stock, Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount), medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero-cost HDHP with HSA match), 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) with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merch store, and 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.