Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer II
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 19 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 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
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
As a Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development and deployment of test automation platforms for spacecraft programs. Your role involves automating testing processes for avionics and satellites, integrating test equipment, and contributing to core platform development. You will also mentor other engineers and establish best practices in test automation.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 8+ years of experience in space systems, ideally with spacecraft test, systems, or spacecraft software background
- 8+ years of professional programming experience with Python or similar languages in distributed application contexts
- Strong Linux systems knowledge and command-line proficiency
- Experience mentoring and technical leadership other engineers
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance
Nice to have
- An existing secret or top secret clearance
- Production experience with Python backend development
- Hands-on experience with RobotFramework or similar test automation frameworks
- Experience with software deployment and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with networking, IT infrastructure, and systems administration
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans including a zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, only a range provided
- Role involves prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
- Requires a top secret clearance which may limit applicant pool
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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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