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Rocket Lab Corporation

Principal Electrical Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation · Chantilly, VA

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development and testing of avionics hardware for electro-optical systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams throughout the entire hardware lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include overseeing design and integration of complex electronics, establishing verification strategies, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. This role is pivotal in driving innovative solutions for mission-critical aerospace systems.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Master’s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent advanced experience)
  • 12+ years of progressive electrical hardware design experience in aerospace or related high-reliability industries
  • Proven ability to architect and deliver innovative design solutions for mission-critical aerospace systems
  • Extensive experience in advanced PCBA design, including high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits with FPGAs, ASICs, and microcontrollers
  • Deep expertise in FPGA architecture and embedded software development for ARM-based systems
  • Strong analog electronics design with a track record of delivering high-performance, low-noise solutions for aerospace applications

Nice to have

  • Proven track record designing high-reliability aerospace hardware for extreme environments
  • Advanced expertise in EMI/EMC compliance, testing, and mitigation for aerospace systems
  • Mastery of Altium Designer for schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout, and design reviews
  • Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and integrating electromechanical systems
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

What you get

  • Base salary range of $173,300 — $259,850 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 or tools beyond Altium Designer and industry-standard tools
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship due to government security requirements, which may limit applicant pool
  • The position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work, which could impact work-life balance

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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