We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
September 11
🏢 In-office - Los Angeles
We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
• Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA • Responsible for the development, test, and deployment of flight spacecraft systems • Developing, maintaining, and upgrading the test systems for that hardware • Supporting the Space Systems organization
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree • 5+ years of experience in a test engineering or other hands-on engineering role • Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing • Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB; and Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products • Experience in writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirements • Master’s or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree (nice to have) • 4+ years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industry (nice to have) • Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM) (nice to have) • Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment (nice to have) • Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.) (nice to have) • Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics (nice to have) • Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics (nice to have) • Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices (nice to have) • Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX (nice to have) • Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing (nice to have) • Basic knowledge of networking (nice to have) • Experience with Linux systems (nice to have)
• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option • Dental and vision coverage • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year • 11 paid holidays per year • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts • Paid parental leave • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Discounted employee stock purchase program • Subsidized EV charging stations • Onsite gym • Food and drinks • Childcare concierge • Other discounts
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