Senior Electrical Engineer I - Secret Clearance

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 to 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. 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. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space.

Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. S.

Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I Based at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Electrical Engineer I will participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for our spacecraft programs.

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.

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 ( Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Electrical Engineer I or Senior Electrical Engineer II level) YOU’LL BRING THESE

QUALIFICATIONS

AS 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 Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI THESE

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.