Senior Systems Test Engineer I

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience developing or testing electrical systems
• Programming experience with Python or similar scripting languages
• Knowledge of RLC circuit design and test equipment (DMMs, Oscilloscopes etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace, computer science, or electrical engineering
• Experience testing spacecraft avionics
• 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

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.