17h ago
Senior HITL Engineer
Auckland, NZ
โจ $135k-$185k / yearest.
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and operate hardware-in-the-loop systems for rocket and satellite testing at Rocket Lab. You'll ensure avionics test systems meet rigorous standards and support launch operations. This role offers hands-on work with flight hardware in a fast-paced space environment.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and maintain avionic test systems for production and launch
- Operate launch vehicle simulation for Day of Launch operations
- Analyze test data and troubleshoot anomalies
- Develop and maintain technical documentation
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- 8+ years of engineering experience with hardware or software development
- Experience designing and implementing electronics test systems
- Experience writing rigorous test procedures
โจ Nice to Have
- Master's or PhD in engineering or related field
- Prior experience on a HITL test team
- Familiarity with Python, C++, C#, Linux, CI/CD, Git
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Work on cutting-edge space technology
- ๐งโ๐ฌ Hands-on with flight hardware
- ๐ Technical training and mentorship opportunities
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Callยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site/Skills Assessmentยท 90 min
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