Avionics Automation Test Engineer I​/II

Avionics Automation Test Engineer I/II (Long Beach, CA)

• Develop automated testing software to support 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 testability and manufacturability.
• Support and improve manufacturing and production software tools.
• Contribute to the development of engineering, test, and business processes that support Rocket Lab growth and capability.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid‑ or large‑scale applications.
• Experience with software development on a Linux platform.
• Experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development.
• Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Space industry experience in integration and/or test with spacecraft.
• Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/UDP, serial communication, or similar.
• Experience with software unit testing frameworks like pytest or Robot Framework.
• Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment.

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Must be able 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 noise levels.

$83,200 — $124,800 USD

Employees may receive company equity and a total rewards package that includes health (HMO, PPO, 100% HSA), dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent‑care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and additional perks such as a stock purchase program and onsite facilities.

To comply with U.S. government export regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise authorized to obtain required authorizations. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment on any legally protected basis.