Senior R&D Engineer I - Qualification & Reliability

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Albuquerque, NMOnsiteFull TimeSenior$127,418 - $171,307 (estimated)Space Systems

About this role

The Senior R&D Engineer — Qualification & Reliability at Rocket Lab's Space Systems team in Albuquerque leads the qualification, confidence, and reliability efforts for multi-junction solar cells and related technologies in an R&D environment. The role supports the introduction of new technologies, materials, and processes and requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and external vendors to mature products for space applications.

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Required Skills

Environmental Testing
Qualification Testing
Reliability Testing
Solar Characterization
Circuit Design
Test Equipment
Data Analysis
Failure Analysis
Root Cause
Test Planning

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's or PhD (Preferred)
5+ Years Experience
ITAR Eligibility (US Citizen/Green Card)

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

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.