Avionics Engineer I

1 day ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Rocket Lab Full time

Employee Share option program
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology

**About Rocket Lab**
Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. 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.

**While other companies talk about it, we do it**

**About the role**
The Engineer I - Integrated Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for executing electrical engineering activities in support of launch vehicle, upper stages, specialist electrical ground support equipment, and production automation tools.

The role spans all end-to-end development phases, from electrical architectures, concept definition, harness design, routing, deployment, system modelling, automation, integrated test, and launch operations support for a subsystem or function. The team is a cross-functional team spanning low-voltage avionics, power systems, and avionics-based safety systems.

This role is a technical role supporting design of electrical subsystems that are optimized for reliability, performance and mass, testing, operator interfaces, regulatory compliance, and hands-on trouble shooting during test and launch; as well as contributing to the design environment such as data management and systems engineering.

**Essential skills**
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test

engineering, including analog and high-speed digital electronics, and

distributed electronic architectures.
- Proficiency in electronics principles and electrical systems, including power

electronics, communication systems (e.g. RS-422, SPI, Ethernet, CAN bus),

signal integrity, and grounding.
- Proficiency with instrumentation, interfaces and sensors including power

supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, accelerometers, thermocouples,

RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors.
- Proficiency with programming languages, scripting tools, and automation

(C/C++, Python preferred).
- Professional experience in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Excellent communication both written and verbal.

**Rocket Lab Employee Benefits**:

- The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks
- Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
- Additional parental leave entitlements
- A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

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