{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8009917003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5892200003,"location":{"name":"Littleton, CO"},"metadata":[{"id":4018992003,"name":"Employment Type","value":"Regular","value_type":"single_select"},{"id":36021371003,"name":"Job Discipline","value":["Engineering - Software, Firmware, GNC"],"value_type":"multi_select"}],"id":8009917003,"updated_at":"2026-10-01T11:18:05-04:00","requisition_id":"2879","title":"Senior Avionics Engineer I - Mission Formulation","company_name":"Rocket Lab Corporation","first_published":"2026-10-01T11:18:05-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ABOUT ROCKET LAB\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;SENIOR AVIONICS ENGINEER I - MISSION FORMULATION\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Based out of Rocket Lab\u0026#39;s site in Littleton, CO the\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Avionics Engineer I – Mission Formulation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;is responsible for developing high-performance launch vehicle systems in support of the Launch Systems Business Development and Strategy team. \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Avionics Engineer I - Mission Formulation\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; is an integral part of Rocket Lab’s Global Launch Services (GLS) Mission Formulation Team which works closely with other Engineering teams and Production to bring new launch and mission concepts to life. This team is also responsible for the formulation and implementation of classified missions on HASTE and Electron launch vehicles and play a key role in developing future missions for Electron and Neutron. Given the high launch cadence of Electron and pace of Neutron development, you will have unparalleled opportunities for end-to-end hardware development and seeing your designs reach space.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Primary Avionics Design engineering contact to Business Development for proposal and mission concepts, including:\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Electron and Neutron mission operational concept development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Electrical and RF design and analysis for unique payload accommodations including processing, vehicle integration, and launch site\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and documenting electrical schematics, harnesses, and kits, including custom vehicle electrical schematics, and providing detailed pinouts for all electrical interfaces to payloads or deployers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working with external stakeholders and customers for mission-specific requirements engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Documenting the proposed avionics design solution and participating in design reviews with the customer\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with the Rocket Lab Engineering and Production teams to:\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop tools and processes for automating common proposal analysis tasks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in program execution of Electron and Neutron system commissioning and calibration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in electrical, aerospace engineering or other technical discipline\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of working experience in engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience developing full design solutions for significant avionics or electrical systems in orbital launch vehicle or missile systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Active DoD US Government Secret security clearance or, ability to obtain and maintain one\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Active TS/SCI clearance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Rapid conceptual design iteration experience\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on development and testing experience: FPGA, ARM processors, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Master’s or PhD in electrical engineering or aerospace engineering\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Creative, analytical, good at problem solving\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work on own initiative and to plan daily workflow to meet higher level tasks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clear communication skills and calm under pressure\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus\u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must be physically able to commute to buildings\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;TextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot; lang=\u0026quot;EN-NZ\u0026quot; data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;can\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt; purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;,\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt; holidays\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;, and sick leave\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;; paid parental leave; \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;NormalTextRun SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot;\u0026gt;and other discounts and perks.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;EOP SCXW27930670 BCX8\u0026quot; data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Base Pay Range (CO Only)\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$124,000\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$155,000 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WHAT TO EXPECT\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134233117\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;134233118\u0026amp;quot;:false,\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335551550\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335551620\u0026amp;quot;:1,\u0026amp;quot;335559685\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559737\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559738\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;auto\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.\u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559739\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Important information:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. 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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.\u0026amp;nbsp; These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States\u0026#39; International Traffic in Arms Regulations.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.\u0026amp;nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here \u0026lt;a class=\u0026quot;fui-Link ___m14voj0 f3rmtva f1ern45e f1deefiw f1n71otn f1q5o8ev f1h8hb77 f1vxd6vx f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f9n3di6 f1ids18y fygtlnl f1deo86v f12x56k7 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f50u1b5 fs3pq8b f1hghxdh f1tymzes f1x7u7e9 f1cmlufx f10aw75t fsle3fq\u0026quot; href=\u0026quot;https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/01/23/2020-00574/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-us-munitions-list-categories-i-ii-and-iii\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;ITAR Regulations.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4067249003,"name":"3555 USA Launch Ops","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4029433003,"name":"ASI Office","location":"Littleton, Colorado, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4053096003,"name":"EDC","location":"Long Beach, California, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}