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Electrical Engineer I
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CAFresher1h agovia Greenhouse
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Circuit designExcelEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Long Beach
- Pay
- $88K–$132K a year
- Skill demand
- Circuit design47%Embedded systems22%Excel17%of 139 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Electrical Engineer I for the avionics design engineering team. Participate in the development and test of avionics hardware for spacecraft programs. Collaborate with engineers of various disciplines on all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requirements definition through design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. Opportunities to test and operate systems on orbit. Passionate about spacecraft electrical hardware design, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop PCBA requirements in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
- Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer
- Circuit analysis, including power, tolerance, and reliability related
- PCBA design verification testing and system integration testing
- Production manufacturing support
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
- Strong background in analog electronics design
- Proficiency performing circuit analyses in SPICE and Excel
- U.S. citizenship required
Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; or other engineering discipline
- Proficiency with basic electronic lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, soldering irons, etc.
- Experience designing for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation
- Experience in designing high-reliability aerospace applications
- Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and general electromechanical design familiarity
- Experience with FPGA design and embedded software development for ARM core processors
- Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities
Work Environment Notes
- May require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work.
- Occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation
- Base Pay Range (CA Only): $88,000 — $132,000 USD
- Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP 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 store
- Variety of other employee discounts