Lead Electrical Engineer, Space Avionics & EO Systems
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to lead avionics hardware development for electro‑optical systems. You’ll drive architecture roadmaps, mentor teams, and oversee complex electronics integration from requirements to production.
Ideal candidates bring deep FPGA, mixed‑signal, and radiation‑hardened design experience for aerospace, plus SPICE/MATLAB proficiency and Altium expertise. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.
Are you ready to take on the Lead Electrical Engineer, Space Avionics & EO Systems role at Rocket Lab?
The advertised compensation is 173..
We aim to respond to suitable candidates as soon as possible.
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