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Salary: USD 87,200 - 109,000 / annual
Rocket Lab is seeking an Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II to join the Test and Launch Engineering team at Wallops Island, Virginia. This role is part of the division responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, spanning stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. The team also manages configuration, checkout, and operation of related facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
In this position, you will develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles. You will oversee the configuration and checkout of avionics systems, lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems, and mentor and train other operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems. You will develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to ground- and vehicle-electrical hardware, and author, review, and carry out operations procedures.
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab, capable of delivering mega constellations, enabling interplanetary payloads, and supporting human spaceflight. As a reusable platform, Neutron leverages Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron—the third most launched rocket worldwide in 2024.
The role involves hands-on engineering work, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Commerce due to ITAR regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering)
- 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations, with focus on electrical/software engineering
Desired:
- Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
- Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages
- Software development skills with solid understanding and experience working with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
- Experience with avionics systems, flight software, or ground support equipment
