Rocket Lab · 1 hour ago
Avionics Test Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft manufacturing. The Avionics Test Engineer I/II will be responsible for the design, testing, and integration of electrical systems for space missions, supporting various engineering processes and test programs.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop test plans and programs in support of space flight hardware and systems development
Manage and conduct Acceptance, Qualification and Proto-Flight test programs
Develop automated test hardware and test platforms in support of test programs
Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
Support the analysis of COTS component test levels against mission environmental test requirements
Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability
Contribute to the development of engineering best practice areas such as test, design for manufacture and engineering change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
Programming experience in Python
Experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering
Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
US citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
2+ years of experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development
Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
US citizenship is required, due to program 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
Preferred
Master's or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
Understanding of how the various satellite subsystems function and interact with the whole vehicle
Understanding of designing hardware from concept through production
Experience in environmental design testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC
Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2025-12-28
2025-12-26
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