Long Beach, CA30+ days ago
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Product Development Define and maintain requirements specifications Architect the digital product design Support the development process, ensuring key design decisions and developments are in alignment with the required product capabilities Design and prototype the digital product including component selection and PCB layout / fabrication / packaging Support the development of test plans and procedures Support the design and development of GSE and production automation Support the development of product documentation including ICDs and User Manuals Liaise with Test Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to drive New Product Introduction Customer/Program Support Review proposals and requirements specifications to assess compliance based on existing unit capabilities vs development needs Scope and drive development activities for new requirements Support engineering reviews such as PDRs, CDRs and TRRs Provide technical support to internal/external customers including general questions and anomaly troubleshooting Maintain broad awareness of product development and production schedules to ensure the needs of customers and programs are satisfied (Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Digital Payload Engineer I or Senior Digital Payload Engineer II level) YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR DIGITAL PAYLOAD ENGINEER I: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science; or other engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in space electronics with technical expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet), system on chips, microcontrollers, and digital signal processing Experience in developing and delivering a digital product including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products Detailed knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and communication theory U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR DIGITAL PAYLOAD ENGINEER II: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, computer science; or other engineering discipline 8+ years of experience in space electronics with technical expertise in high speed serial interfaces (SPI, PCIe, Ethernet), system on chips, microcontrollers, and digital signal processing Experience in developing and delivering a digital product including assessing requirements, prototyping engineering models, and producing space worthy products. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.