Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Depth Perception, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Integration Testing, Java, Keyboards, Mentoring, Multicast, Network Switching, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, Operations Processes, Packet Switching, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Development, Software Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Testing, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Wheel/Front-End Loader, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)
NEUTRON
Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab, a publicly traded end-to-end space company. The rocket can deliver the mega constellations of tomorrow, enable interplanetary payloads, and support human spaceflight. As a reusable platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron - the third most launched rocket, worldwide, in 2024. If you're interested in joining an incredible team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, this is your opportunity.
AVIONICS TEST AND LAUNCH ENGINEER II / SENIOR
This role is part of the Test and Launch Engineering team at Rocket Lab which is the division responsible for testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicle, starting with stack testing through pre-launch processing, launch operations, and on-orbit operations. Integrated Operations is also responsible for configuration, checkout, and operation of related facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
- Oversee the configuration and checkout of avionics systems
- Lead and manage testing projects for avionics and electrical systems
- Mentor and train other operators within the Integrated Operations team on avionics and electrical systems
- Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) related to ground- and vehicle- electrical hardware
- Author, review and carry out operations procedures
Qualifications:
Level II Engineer:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
- 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering
Senior Engineer I:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
- 5+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering
Nice to Have:
- Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
- Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming language
- Software development skills with solid understanding and experience working with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
- Good understanding of networking required with knowledge and experience in TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, and packet switching and routing
- Knowledge of and/or experience with electrical systems
Additional Requirements:
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
- Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.