Senior Integration & Test Engineer I Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, and satellite components. Our Electron rocket has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. We are developing Neutron, a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle. Our Space Systems business designs and builds satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars.
The Role
Based in Long Beach, CA, you will be responsible for the development, test, and deployment of flight spacecraft systems, and the development, maintenance, and upgrading of test systems for that hardware. You will support the Space Systems organization with deliverables for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
What You'll Do
- Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development
- Work collaboratively to define systems requirements and verification and validation plans
- Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systems
- Develop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI)
- Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilities
- Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes
- Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior
- Interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or related engineering
- 5+ years of experience in test engineering or 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
- Experience writing technical documentation including procedures, reports, and requirements
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have
- Master's or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or related engineering
- 4+ years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industry
- Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (CDH, ADCS, EPS, COMM)
- Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
- Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM)
- Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics
- Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics
- Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices
- Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX
- Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Basic knowledge of networking
- Experience with Linux systems
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range (CA only): $108,000 to $149,000 USD. Level and base salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Benefits include top tier medical HMO and PPO with 100% company-sponsored HSA option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts. Eligibility varies by employment status.
Working Conditions
This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, with occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Requirements and Eligibility
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.