System Integration Testing Engineer

**Rocket Lab**

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:The System Integration Testing Engineer is responsible, alongside the Hardware In The Loop Lead, for the operation, maintenance, upgrade and test of the Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) system for the Electron and Neutron Launch Vehicles and Photon Satellite System.

**WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO**:

- Design, implement and maintain HITL systems for testing features and improving performance of Electron and Neutron rockets
- Collaborate with various departments to develop, build, maintain and operate HITL rigs
- Ensure HITL systems are scalable, reliable, efficient, always online and ready to go
- Complete software validation and code releases
- Provide technical support and guidance to team members

**YOU'LL BRING THIS QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Electronics, or related fields
- 3-4+ years of experience in Systems Test, Electronics Testing or as a HITL Engineer.
- Strong background in Electronics and Software
- Proficient in Python, C/C++, C#, Matlab, or similar programming language
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Experience with TCP/IP networking, debugging with Oscilloscope and Logic Analysers, serial communication, and low voltage power systems
- Must be open to learning new skill sets and have a keen sense for problem solving.

**THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE**:

- Experience with RF systems, harnessing design and manufacturing, and issue trackers such as Redmine, Jira, or Bugzilla
- Experience in developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as missiles, rockets, satellites, UAVs, or autonomous underwater vehicles.
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

**FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND**:
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. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here

Important information:
**FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY**:

- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR -120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State._
- Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._

**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._
- Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here _ITAR Regulations._