Senior Systems Test 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...

Based out of Rocket Lab's office in Littleton, CO, the Senior System Test Engineer I is responsible for the development and maintenance of technical budgets, requirements definition, test planning and execution, and overall management of the systems engineering process. You will support the Chief Space Systems Engin...

Design, document, review and execute tests on spacecraft avionics
Plan, write and execute test scripts that verify hardware/software interfaces and validate requirements
Author and review test plans, hardware drawings, test summary and reports Design, specify and procure test fixtures and other hardware as needed
Collaborate with flight software developers and Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) engineers to troubleshoot hardware and software anomalies
Communicate plans and results with leadership, team and customers
Travel to customer and vendor facilities to aid hardware delivery, checkout and commissioning

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
5+ years of experience developing or testing electrical systems (avionics, automotive, spacecraft)
Programming experience with Python or similar scripting languages
Demonstrated knowledge of RLC circuit design and test equipment (DMMs, Oscilloscopes etc.)
Ability to obtain a Security clearance and maintain one
U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements
Master’s degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical engineering
Experience testing spacecraft avionics according to customer and internally derived requirements
Understanding of hardware design from concept to production
Experience testing or working with radio frequency communication systems
Familiarity with communication protocols (Ethernet, UART, LVDS, CAN, etc.)
Active Secret or Top Secret Security clearance

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO