Electrical Engineer I

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer I at Rocket Lab Robotics will participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for robotics programs. This role involves collaborating with engineers of various disciplines and contributing to all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. The ideal candidate is passionate about robotics electrical hardware design and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

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; or other engineering discipline.
• 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.

Qualifications That Would Be Nice to Have

• 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.