Skip to main content

Rocket Lab Corporation

Avionics Automation Test Engineer II

Long Beach, CAFrom $121.6kmidAdded today

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II to lead deployment of their internal test automation platform for spacecraft programs and support satellite testing operations. You'll collaborate across teams to enhance testing efficiency, resolve software issues, and enable critical space missions from their Long Beach headquarters.

What you'll do

  • Lead deployment and utilization of internal test automation platform for spacecraft programs
  • Provide support to Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team during spacecraft test campaigns
  • Collaborate with systems, flight software, ground software, and operations teams to add features and manage software deployments
  • Investigate and resolve bugs and issues reported by cross-functional teams
  • Ensure test automation platform meets diverse needs across multiple spacecraft programs

What they're looking for

  • Programming in distributed applications (2+ years)
  • Linux
  • Python
  • JavaScript and/or TypeScript
  • Docker or Kubernetes deployment tools
  • Software unit testing frameworks (pytest, robotframework)
  • Spacecraft test and systems knowledge
  • Networking and IT fundamentals

Benefits

  • Company stock and Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
  • Top-tier medical plans including zero-cost HDHP with HSA company contribution
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave and 401(k) with company match
  • Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers, and complimentary snacks
Apply with Autofill

Opens the application — the Jobs AI extension fills it for you. Set up autofill

Opens the official application on the employer’s site. No login required.

Rocket Lab Corporation

Rocket Lab builds spacecraft and satellites that it launches on its own rockets, developing the avionics, flight software, and ground systems needed to operate these vehicles in orbit. The company is hiring software engineers, test automation specialists, and spacecraft operations engineers to develop embedded flight software, design testing systems, and manage satellite fleet health across commercial and government missions.

View all jobs at Rocket Lab Corporation

Likely interview questions

  • Can you describe your experience with spacecraft testing and how you've contributed to test automation in previous roles?
  • Walk us through your experience deploying distributed applications and managing software platforms used by multiple teams.
Unlock all 7 questions free — and practice them live →