Electrical Engineer I

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer I will participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for robotics programs at Rocket Lab Robotics in Pasadena, CA. You will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain experience in robotics and motor control applications.
• Gain experience in FPGA and Micro-Controller applications.
• End-to-end ownership of Electronic Ground Support Equipment.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer.
• Circuit analysis, including stress analysis and worst-case analysis.
• PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing.
• Production manufacturing support as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• A strong background in analog electronics design.
• Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel.
• Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment, such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and soldering irons.
• Experience with FPGA design in a professional or school environment.
• Experience with Microcontroller design in a professional or school environment.
• U.S. citizenship required, due to program requirements.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation.
• Proficiency with board bring-up and debug.
• Experience in creation of design verification test plans and test execution.
• Experience in designing for high-reliability aerospace applications.
• Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and electromechanical design.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $88,000 — $132,000 USD

• Company stock as part of total compensation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount).
• Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contribution).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging.
• Onsite fitness centers (where available).
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.
• 50% employee discount on merchandise.
• Variety of other employee discounts.