Rocket Lab
Senior Electrical Engineer I/II
Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Electrical Engineer I/II will participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for our spacecraft programs. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. As an engineer on the spacecraft development team, you will have frequent opportunities to test and operate your systems on-orbit. We’re looking for people who are passionate about spacecraft electrical hardware design, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Get To Do
Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
Circuit analysis, including power, tolerance, and reliability related
PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing
Production manufacturing support as needed
Note:
This position can be hired at Senior Electrical Engineer I or Senior Electrical Engineer II level.
Senior Electrical Engineer I
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
5+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layout
A strong background in analog electronics design
Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements
Senior Electrical Engineer II
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
8+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layout
A strong background in analog electronics design
Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs
Knowledge with processors, FPGAs, switch mode power supplies, communication interfaces and analog instrumentation
U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have
Master’s or PhD in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc.
Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation
Experience designing for high-reliability aerospace applications
Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in general
Experience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processors
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities
Additional Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Base Pay Range CA Only: $135,000—$200,000 USD
What To Expect We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. 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 SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: 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. Learn more about ITAR here.
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.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
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.
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What You’ll Get To Do
Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
Circuit analysis, including power, tolerance, and reliability related
PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing
Production manufacturing support as needed
Note:
This position can be hired at Senior Electrical Engineer I or Senior Electrical Engineer II level.
Senior Electrical Engineer I
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
5+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layout
A strong background in analog electronics design
Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements
Senior Electrical Engineer II
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
8+ years of electrical hardware design experience, including schematic capture and PCB layout
A strong background in analog electronics design
Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and layout of complex PCBs
Knowledge with processors, FPGAs, switch mode power supplies, communication interfaces and analog instrumentation
U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have
Master’s or PhD in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc.
Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation
Experience designing for high-reliability aerospace applications
Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design familiarity in general
Experience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processors
Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities
Additional Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Base Pay Range CA Only: $135,000—$200,000 USD
What To Expect We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. 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 SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: 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. Learn more about ITAR here.
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.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
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.
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