Integration & Test Engineer I/II

About the role

The Integration & Test Engineer I/II position is based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This role is critical to the development, test, and deployment of flight spacecraft systems, as well as the development, maintenance, and upgrading of the test systems for that hardware. Responsibilities include leading and owning integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development, collaborating with team members to define systems requirements, developing acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans, and interfacing with ground test software and implementing flight software configuration changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development
• Collaborate 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

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
• 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

Qualifications for Integration & Test Engineer I

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
• As an Integration & Test Engineer I, US citizenship is required, due to program requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
• 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

Qualifications for Integration & Test Engineer II

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
• 2+ years of 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

What to Expect

At Rocket Lab, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We believe in hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important Information for Candidates

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
• For candidates seeking to work in New Zealand offices only, for security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.