Integration & Test Engineer I

Integration & Test Engineer IBased out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Integration & Test Engineer I is 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 developmentWork collaboratively with team members to define systems requirements, as well as verification and validation plansDevelop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systemsDevelop, maintain, and operate environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI, etc.)Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilitiesInterface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changesLead investigations into anomalous vehicle behaviorInterface with hardware-in-the-loop test systemsQualifications You'll Bring As Integration & Test Engineer I:US citizenship is required, due to program requirementsBachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degreeEngineering experience in the aerospace industry, as a test engineer or other hands-on engineering roleProficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB; and Windows 10 and Microsoft Office productsExperience in writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirementsThese Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:Master's or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degreeExperience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing4+ years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industryStrong understanding of satellite subsystems (CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM)Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipmentHands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.)Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronicsUnderstanding of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition electronicsFamiliarity with spacecraft harness design and best practicesExperience with 3D CAD software, preferably NXExperience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testingBasic knowledge of networkingExperience with Linux systems