Senior Integration & 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 global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Integration & Test Engineer I is responsible for the development, test, and deployment of flight spacecraft systems, as well as the development, maintenance, and upgrading of the test systems for that hardware. You will support the Space Sys...

Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development
Work collaboratively with team members to define systems requirements, as well as verification and validation plans
Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systems
Develop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI, etc.)
Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilities
Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes
Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior
Interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems  

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
5+ years of experience in a test engineering or other hands-on engineering role
Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing
Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB; and Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products
Experience in writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirements
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance 
Master’s or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
4+ years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industry
Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM)
Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.)
Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics
Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics
Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices
Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX
Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Basic knowledge of networking
Experience with Linux systems 

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO