SPACE SYSTEMS
Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.
SENIOR INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER
Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, theSeniorIntegration & Test Engineeris 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 Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
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
YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
5+ years of professional engineering experience in the aerospace industry, as a test engineer or other hands-on engineering role
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
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
Master's or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel up to 25%, both domestic and international, to support spacecraft integration and test activities
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
