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# Lead Test & Launch Operations Engineer - Avionics in 23337

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Accomack County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Link Analysis, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Openstack Neutron, DO-178B
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/lead-test-launch-operations-engineer-avionics-23337-31461173

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, software engineering, or other technical degree
\n 5-8+ years of engineering experience with avionics systems, RF systems, telemetry, flight software, or launch vehicle operations
\n Demonstrated proficiency with avionics hardware, flight software systems, and ground station operations
\n Experience with high-reliability software systems and safety-critical aerospace software
\n Experience with RF systems, ground stations, telemetry systems, or avionics networking infrastructure
\n Demonstrated leadership competencies, especially change management, conflict resolution, knowing when to escalate/request help, and effectively managing a team
\n Understanding of operations involving complex software and hardware systems
\n Experience developing operational procedures, test plans, and conducting mission simulations
\n THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

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Experience working in Mission Control or similar operational control environments
\n Aviation/Aircrew/Flight Test may be considered an alternative
\n Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft avionics including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
\n Experience with flight software development, verification, or operations
\n Experience with ground station operations, RF link analysis, or telemetry processing
\n Track record of leading teams
\n Experience with real-time embedded systems or flight control software
\n Knowledge of DO-178C or other software certification standards

## Description

Based out of Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 3 in Wallops Island, VA, the Lead Test and Launch Operations Engineer are responsible for the end-to-end testing, launch, and mission operations of Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, including the configuration and operation of related facilities and infrastructure. As a senior operational leader, you will oversee teams of engineers, manage operational projects, and ensure the readiness and capability of your discipline area. You will develop training programs, conduct operational readiness reviews, and serve as the primary technical authority for your systems during mission-critical operations. In this role, you will coordinate across disciplines to resolve complex issues, drive process improvements, and ensure operational procedures and infrastructure scale to support an increasing launch cadence. The Lead Test and Launch Operations Engineer balances time between Mission Control operations, team leadership, and strategic planning for future
operational capabilities.


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