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# Avionics Automation Test Engineer I

- **Company:** Rocket Lab
- **Location:** Long Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,475.0 - $166,575.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Linux, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Serial Communications, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Pytest
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-avionics-automation-test-engineer-i-rocket-lab-usa-10221310

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
 * 5+ years of programming experience in Python in the context of mid or large-scale applications
 * 5+ years of experience with electronics test engineering, spacecraft systems engineering, or hardware development
 * Experience with software development on a Linux platform
 * Understanding of electrical test equipment, test procedures, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation
 * U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements, * Space industry experience in integration and/or test with spacecraft
 * Experience with communication protocols like TCP/ UDP, serial communication or similar
 * Experience working with software unit testing, such as pytest or robot framework
 * Experience working in a hardware or spacecraft production environment
 * Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript

## Description

We're currently seeking an Senior Avionics Automation Test Engineer I for our global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This team is responsible for automating and improving the testing efficiency of both the individual avionics and the completed satellites.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

 * Develop automated testing software for support of test programs
 * Collaborate with the hardware design engineers to develop efficient testing strategies for Acceptance and Qualification test programs
 * Support the design and development of space flight hardware to increase the level of design for testability and manufacturability
 * Support and improve manufacturing and production software tools
 * Contribute to the development of engineering and business processes, including engineering and test processes, as well as other business processes to support Rocket Lab growth and capability


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