Avionics System Engineer I

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Rocket Lab

Auckland, NZ

On-site

Posted March 10, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Avionics Systems Engineer I, you’ll play a critical role in designing, integrating, and verifying avionics and electrical systems for cutting-edge spacecraft projects. This is your chance to work on missions that are out of this world - literally.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Assist in designing electrical architectures and maintaining technical budgets (power, mass, data).
Develop high-reliability electrical harnesses for flight and test environments.
Build and maintain integrated test setups, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems.
Define and execute subsystem and system-level test procedures to ensure mission success.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve interface conflicts and develop integrated solutions.
Support environmental testing (Thermal Vacuum, Vibration) and troubleshoot avionics systems in real-time.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Essential:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 0-2+ years of experience in hardware development or electronics testing (internships and student projects count!).
- Proficiency in electronics principles: power distribution, signal integrity, and grounding architectures.
- Familiarity with communication protocols (RS-422, CAN bus, SPI, Ethernet, I2C).
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and sensors.
- Programming/scripting skills (Python preferred) for test automation and data analysis.

Nice to Have:

- Experience designing and building flight-representative electrical harnesses.
- Knowledge of eCAD/mCAD software (Altium, Siemens NX, or similar).
- Understanding of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and real-time data acquisition

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

Be part of missions that make history.
Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where no two days are the same.
Collaborate with a team of experts who are as passionate about space as you are.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you’re ready to launch your career and be part of something extraordinary, apply now! This is your chance to join a team that’s reshaping the future of space exploration.

APPLY TODAY!

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