Senior Electrical Engineer

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer I
ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

SPACE SYSTEMSAt 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.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IBased at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Electrical Engineer I will participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for our spacecraft programs. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production.

As an engineer on the spacecraft development team, you will have frequent opportunities to test and operate your systems on-orbit. We're looking for people who are passionate about spacecraft electrical hardware design, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines

Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer Circuit analysis, including power, tolerance, and reliability relatedPCBA design verification testing and system integration testing

Production manufacturing support as neededYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline5+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layoutA strong background in analog electronics design

Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and ExcelU.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Master’s or PhD in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline

Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc.

Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation

Experience designing for high-reliability aerospace applications

Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in general

Experience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processors

Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities

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.

Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and…