Electrical Engineer I

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separati...

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Develop...

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer I for our avionics design engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA. You will participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for our spacecraft programs. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects...

Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
Circuit analysis, including power, tolerance, and reliability related
PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing
Production manufacturing support as needed

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
A strong background in analog electronics design
Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements
Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc.
Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation
Experience in designing high-reliability aerospace applications
Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in general
Experience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processors
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO