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Salary: USD 124,000 - 155,000 / annual
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer I – Mission Formulation to develop high-performance launch vehicle systems in support of the Launch Systems Business Development and Strategy team. Based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will be an integral part of the Global Launch Services (GLS) Mission Formulation Team, working closely with Engineering teams and Production to bring new launch and mission concepts to life.
You will serve as the primary Avionics Design engineering contact to Business Development for proposal and mission concepts. Your responsibilities include developing operational concepts for Electron and Neutron missions, designing and analyzing electrical and RF systems for unique payload accommodations, and creating electrical schematics, harnesses, and kits with detailed pinouts for all electrical interfaces. You will work with external stakeholders and customers to define mission-specific requirements, document proposed avionics design solutions, and participate in design reviews.
Additionally, you will collaborate with Rocket Lab Engineering and Production teams to develop tools and processes for automating common proposal analysis tasks, and participate in program execution of Electron and Neutron system commissioning and calibration. Given the high launch cadence of Electron and pace of Neutron development, you will have unparalleled opportunities for end-to-end hardware development and seeing your designs reach space.
The role involves working on classified missions on HASTE and Electron launch vehicles and developing future missions for Electron and Neutron. You may be exposed to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas, and will spend prolonged periods sitting, standing, walking, and doing computer work.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other technical discipline
- 5+ years of working experience in engineering
- Experience developing full design solutions for significant avionics or electrical systems in orbital launch vehicle or missile systems
- Active DoD US Government Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- US citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from US Department of State/Commerce (ITAR compliance)
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Rapid conceptual design iteration experience
- Hands-on development and testing experience with FPGA, ARM processors, etc.
- Ability to take a product from concept through to production with minimal supervision
- Master's or PhD in electrical engineering or aerospace engineering
- Experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generation
- Creative, analytical, strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and plan daily workflow to meet higher-level tasks
