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Rocket Lab Corporation

Integration & Test Engineer II

Tucson, AZmidAdded 2 days ago

About this role

Rocket Lab seeks an Integration & Test Engineer II to lead optical payload integration, alignment, and verification for advanced EO/IR systems supporting national defense space missions. This hands-on role involves optical bench setup, metrology, environmental testing, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams in Tucson, AZ.

What you'll do

  • Lead integration, alignment, calibration, and verification of advanced EO/IR optical payloads for spaceborne sensors
  • Execute optical bench setup, alignment, metrology, and environmental test readiness activities
  • Develop and refine test procedures, optical characterization methods, and performance-validation processes
  • Support environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock) and monitor optical performance compliance
  • Drive resolution of integration issues, test anomalies, and optical performance deviations
  • Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and AIT teams on optical-mechanical-electrical integration

What they're looking for

  • Optical system integration and test
  • Optical alignment and metrology
  • Interferometry and imaging system characterization
  • Optical bench operation
  • Cleanroom practices and contamination control
  • Environmental testing (TVAC, vibration, shock)
  • Test procedure development
  • Cross-functional engineering collaboration
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with optical alignment techniques and the most complex optical system you've integrated—what were the key challenges?
  • How have you used metrology and interferometry to verify optical performance in previous projects?
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