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Lead Test & Launch Engineer – Avionics at Rocket Lab - ApplyBlast

Lead Test & Launch Engineer – Avionics

Rocket Lab

3 months ago

Wallops Island, Virginia, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The Lead Test & Launch Engineer – Avionics is responsible for end‑to‑end testing, launch, and mission operations of Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, overseeing avionics hardware, software, and ground station systems. The role includes leading a team of engineers, developing training programs, conducting operational readiness reviews, and serving as the primary technical authority during mission‑critical operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage avionics engineering team for launch operations
Operate mission control console for avionics during test and launch campaigns
Develop and maintain operational procedures, CONOPS, and training programs for avionics systems

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace/Software Engineering

About Rocket Lab

rocketlabcorp.com

Headquarters

Long Beach, California, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

2006

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.