Avionics Test Engineer II

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.

AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER IIBased out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Avionics Test Engineer II is responsible for the design, test, and integration of the electrical systems and electronics that form the backbone of our Space Systems missions. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

Develop test plans and programs in support of space flight hardware and systems development

Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification and Proto-Flight test programs

Develop automated test hardware and test platforms in support of test programs

Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability

Support the analysis of COTS component test levels against mission environmental test requirements

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 changeYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS AVIONICS TEST ENGINEER II:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline2+ years of experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development

Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentationUS citizenship is required, due to program requirements THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

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

Programming experience in Python Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production

Experience in environmental design testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVACExperience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment

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…