Senior Avionics Engineer - Neutron Flight Safety Systems

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to join their Neutron Flight Safety Systems team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of Flight Safety Systems (FSS) avionics devices and subsystems for the Neutron rocket. This role involves driving Flight Termination System (FTS) and navigation component qualification, acceptance testing, and certification activities.He/She will be part of a small, agile team and will be at the forefront of one of Rocket Lab’s most important programs, spanning development, production, and operations. As a Senior Engineer, the candidate will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.Responsibilities include:

• Delivery of Flight Safety Systems (FSS) avionics devices and subsystems.
• Driving Flight Termination System (FTS) and navigation component qualification.
• Acceptance testing and certification activities for the Neutron rocket.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., C, C++, or Python).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on the Neutron rocket program.
• Be part of a small and agile team.
• Technical leadership and mentorship opportunities.