Avionics Test Engineer I

Overview

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Join us as an Avionics Engineer I in our Development Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of missions that push the boundaries of space exploration. You’ll work hands-on with state-of-the-art avionics systems, including flight computers, RF systems, high-voltage components, and guidance systems. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver payloads into orbit on time, every time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute test campaigns for avionics components like computing modules, RF systems, flight termination hardware, and high-voltage systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document test requirements based on system functionality.
• Lead R&D test campaigns from concept to final delivery, ensuring quality and reliability at every step.
• Troubleshoot hardware during component bring-up, integration, and operations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues.
• Investigate root-cause failures for avionics and battery hardware, applying first-principles analysis to electronic and high-voltage systems and performing sound risk analysis.
• Design, improve and maintain hardware electrical schematics.
• Support the lifecycle management of PCBAs and BOMs.
• Partner with production technicians and manufacturing engineers to diagnose and resolve issues, ensuring seamless production processes.

Qualifications

Why You Should Join Us

What We Value

Ready to Launch Your Career? This is your chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of space exploration. If you’re excited by the idea of working with cutting-edge technology and ensuring mission success, we want to hear from you!

Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence – and take your career to new heights - Apply Now!

What to Expect

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, and we value hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and a commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace as we collaborate to deliver results under pressure.

EEO and Compliance

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY : To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible for required authorizations. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices : background checks may be undertaken prior to employment offers as applicable to access controlled equipment and data. ITAR / EAR export compliance information and consent questions are included in the application process where required. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation for the application process where applicable.

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