Avionics Automation Test Engineer I​/II Pipeline

SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we’re building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in‑space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high‑performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world‑class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

We’re currently seeking Avionics Automation Test Engineer s I/II for future opportunities out of our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This team is responsible for automating and improving the testing efficiency of both the individual avionics and the completed satellites. These roles are for writing scripts and drivers to interact with the hardware and software services to bring the automated tests to life.

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these positions can be hired at the Avionics Automation Test Engineer I or Avionics Automation Test Engineer II level)

• Develop automated testing software for hardware in support of test programs
• Work with our global team to develop and improve hardware testingthrough software tools
• Collaborate with the 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, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability
• Contribute to the development of engineering best practice areas such as test, design for manufacture and engineering change
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• Programming experience in Python
• Experience with software development on a Linux platform
• Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid or large-scale applications
• 2+ 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
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements

• Master’s or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
• Understanding of how the various satellite subsystems function and interact with the whole vehicle
• 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

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

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