Rocket Lab · 1 week ago
Senior AI&T Engineer II - Secret Clearance
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior AI&T Engineer II will execute assembly, integration, and test activities for spaceflight hardware while collaborating with senior engineers and leads, contributing to innovative solutions in the space domain.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently execute assembly, integration, alignment, and verification activities for spaceflight hardware and subsystems
Lead day-to-day integration and test tasks with minimal oversight while maintaining regular technical touchpoints with senior engineers and leads
Develop, execute, and refine AI&T procedures, test plans, and verification documentation in accordance with program requirements
Support and execute environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock), including test readiness, monitoring, and post-test assessments
Troubleshoot integration and test anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Coordinate across Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Systems, and Quality teams to ensure seamless hardware flow from build through verification
Contribute to continuous improvement of AI&T processes, tooling, and workflows
Mentor P1-level engineers and technicians through example, documentation quality, and execution discipline
Qualification
Required
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Aerospace, Physics, or related discipline)
8+ years of hands-on experience in assembly, integration, and test of complex hardware systems
Proficiency with baseline AI&T processes, documentation standards, and test execution
Experience working with precision assemblies, test setups, and verification workflows
Strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Exposure to optical systems, EO/IR payloads, or precision assemblies
Familiarity with lab equipment, test setups, or cleanroom environments
Experience supporting environmental testing or hardware verification activities
Demonstrated self-direction, ownership, and exceptional work ethic
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
2026-01-19
2026-01-18
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