HITL Engineer I

Rocket Lab

Job Location:

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Our Electron rockethas 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.

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About the role

Based in Auckland NZ theHITLEngineerIisresponsible for designing maintaining and operating hardware in the loop (HITL) systems. You will support theProductionElectron and Neutronorganizationsand will beresponsible for developing and implementing tools and automation solutions to optimize and streamline HITL system operations.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

Work withina small team dedicated to designing operating and maintaining theavionic testsystems tosupport all of Rocket Labsmission fromtheproductionfloortothelaunch operations.
Ensure the HITL systems are subjected to an appropriate level of engineering rigor and documentation.
Workwith other teamsto verify the functionality and performance of theRocket Labavionic components.
Contribute directly to the development of automation tools to optimize runningHITL operations.
Operatelaunch vehicle simulation platform for Day of Launch operations for specific missions.
Work hands-on with test and flight space hardware.
Make and maintain accurate technical documentationvia system diagrams schematics ICDs procedures test/anomaly reports.
Analyze test results from raw data for pass/fail criteria.
Troubleshoot root cause from anomalies and communicate the results and path forward with internal teams vendors and customers.
Operate and capture data from test equipment (DMMs oscilloscopes logic analyzers spectrum analyzers etc.).
Work under the New Zealand HITL team to improve the HITL standardization processes and automation.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS(Note:you must meet every qualificationin order tobe considered):

Bachelors degree inmechatronicselectronics computer science aerospace engineering or related field.
1 years of engineering experiencewith hardware or software development.
Practical experience with Python development for backend applications
A good theoretical and/or practical understanding of electronic systems
Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics
An understanding of sensors signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

Masters or PhDinmechatronicselectronics computer science aerospace engineering or relatedfields.
Prior experience working on a HITL test Avionics test or Software test team.
Ability to understand and create technical documentation via system diagrams schematics ICDs procedures test/anomaly reports.
Prior experience participating toDesignandAacceptancereviews.
Strong troubleshooting skills and an aptitude for technical guidance and mentoring of junior engineers.
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
Have the mindset of activelymake and breakto find flaws andissues andreport them.
Experience with harness manufacturingelectrical connectors crimping and soldering.
Familiarity with Ethernet RS485/422/232 CAN LVDSSpaceWireprotocols.
Strong understanding of sensors signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics.
Strong communication skills.
Experiencewith computer networking: switching routingandsubnetting.
Experience reading engineering drawings.
Experience with PLCs relays and power systems.
Familiarity with Python C Linux CI/CD Git NX and SolidWorks.
Knowledge of spacecraft systems or similar highly complex and autonomous systems.
Experience with general designdocumentationand presentation in Microsoft Suite (Teams Excel Word PowerPoint).
Experience with quality reporting and management work instruction peer review test procedure or data review and time recording in Jira.
Ability to be self-motivated.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas.
Sit at desk and operate computer keyboard and office equipment for extended periods
Use hands with dexterity to operate controls tools and technical equipment as needed
Read technical documents drawings and computer screens requiring close and distance vision
Move between buildings labs and work areas as needed
Work in office and technical environments with occasional exposure to noise dust and fumes in production areas.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 others 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 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.

Required Experience:

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket 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 am...