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Salary: USD 124,000 - 155,000 / annual
Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer I – Mission Formulation to join the Global Launch Services (GLS) Mission Formulation Team in Littleton, Colorado. This role is responsible for developing high-performance launch vehicle systems in support of the Launch Systems Business Development and Strategy team.
You will serve as the primary avionics design engineering contact to Business Development for proposal and mission concepts. Key responsibilities include:
• Electron and Neutron mission operational concept development
• Electrical and RF design and analysis for unique payload accommodations, including processing, vehicle integration, and launch site considerations
• Designing and documenting electrical schematics, harnesses, and kits, including custom vehicle electrical schematics and detailed pinouts for all electrical interfaces to payloads or deployers
• Working with external stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements engineering
• Documenting proposed avionics design solutions and participating in design reviews with customers
• Developing tools and processes for automating common proposal analysis tasks
• Participating in program execution of Electron and Neutron system commissioning and calibration
You will work closely with other Engineering teams and Production to bring new launch and mission concepts to life. The team is responsible for formulation and implementation of classified missions on HASTE and Electron launch vehicles and plays a key role in developing future missions for Electron and Neutron. 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.
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. The company moves fast, builds real hardware for meaningful missions, and makes the impossible routine.
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
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 little 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
• Clear communication skills and calm under pressure
IMPORTANT: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce due to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance.
