Team Lead - Neutron Avionics Hardware

OverviewRocket Lab's Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life.

From designing and testing Neutron's structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron's launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.TEAM LEAD - NEUTRON AVIONICSThe Team Lead – Neutron Avionics Hardware is the subject matter expert and people leader for the Neutron Avionics Hardware team.

This team is responsible for the end-to-end development of Avionics products for the Neutron launch vehicle, from concept through to production readiness, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, development testing, design release, bring-up, and production handover.

This also includes qualification testing for both in-house designs and commercial off-the-shelf devices.What you'll get to doLead the end-to-end development of new avionics products from requirements capture (in collaboration with systems engineers), through circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, and qualification testing, to full production readinessOversee the review and release of schematics and PCB designsLead, develop, plan, and / or execute development and qualification test campaigns for avionics components (in-house and COTS)Proactively identify competing test priorities or requirements and provide recommendations to de-conflict theseYou'll bring these qualificationsBachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field or equivalent professional experience5+ years relevant industry experienceDemonstrated technical and / or people leadership experienceHigh proficiency in at least two of the following electronics domains : analog; high-speed digital; power electronicsHigh proficiency in engineering design tools, including circuit simulation and analysisThese qualifications would be nice to haveDemonstrated good engineering judgement, looking at all available options to solve a problemUnderstanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, and data acquisition systemsExperience designing hardware from concept through productionWhat to expectWe're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task.

It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.

Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace.

We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.

We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.For candidates seeking to work in US offices onlyTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and / or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

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These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

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