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Team Lead - Avionics Hardware

Rocket Lab USA

Auckland, New Zealand

Category Engineering Jobs

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.

Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights! While other companies talk about it, we do it! ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB: Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab .

Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space . Youll work alongside driven , talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels , all committed to the same mission . Our engineering team members span design , analysis , prototyping , testing , manufacturing , assembly and integration , quality control , engineering documentation , and more.

The Team Lead Neutron Avionics Hardware is the subject matter expert and people leader for the Neutron Avionics Hardware team. This team is responsible for the end-to-end development of Avionics products for the Neutron launch vehicle, from concept through to production readiness, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, development testing, design release, bring-up, and production handover. This also includes qualification testing for both in-house designs and commercial off-the-shelf devices.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Lead the end-to-end development of new avionics products from requirements capture (in collaboration with systems engineers), through circuit design, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, and qualification testing, to full production readiness Oversee the review and release of schematics and PCB designs Lead, develop, plan, and/or execute development and qualification test campaigns for avionics components (in-house and COTS) Proactively identify competing test priorities or requirements and provide recommendations to de-conflict these YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in an applicable engineering field or equivalent professional experience 5 years relevant industry experience High proficiency in at least two of the following electronics domains: analog; high-speed digital; power electronics High proficiency in engineering design tools, including circuit simulation and analysis THESE QUALIFICATIONS WO.

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