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Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II / Senior

Rocket Lab Corporation · Wallops Island, VA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 85 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
455 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

The Senior Avionics Test and Launch Engineer at Rocket Lab will be responsible for developing, integrating, and testing avionics and electrical systems for the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles. This role involves overseeing the configuration and checkout of these systems, managing testing projects, mentoring team members, and authoring operational procedures. The engineer will work within a fast-paced environment focused on testing and launch operations.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering for Level II Engineer
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of electrical/software engineering for Senior Engineer I

Nice to have

  • Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
  • Experience with Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming language
  • Software development skills with solid understanding and experience working with web-based tools such as HTML and XML
  • Good understanding of networking required with knowledge and experience in TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols, and packet switching and routing
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with electrical systems

What you get

  • Base salary range of $100,000 — $125,000 USD
  • Eligibility for company stock or cash incentives
  • Discounted stock purchase through Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used in avionics systems
  • The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work, which may not suit everyone
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR regulations

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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