Current jobs related to Harness Design Engineer I/II - Long Beach, California - Rocket Lab

  • Harness Design Engineer I/II

    1 hour ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Space Talent Full time

    ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron...

  • Harness Design Engineer

    22 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

    **About the Role:**Rocket Lab is a pioneering space company that develops and launches advanced spacecraft. We're seeking an experienced Harness Design Engineer to join our team in Long Beach, CA.**Responsibilities:**Design electrical harnesses for our spacecraft, including organizing interfaces, selecting components, specifying split locations and lengths,...

  • Senior Harness Design Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time

    At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it...

  • Senior Harness Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time

    At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it...

  • Avionics and Harness Development

    22 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

    **Harness Design Engineer Job Description:**The Harness Design Engineer will work closely with our electrical engineering team to design and develop electrical harnesses for our spacecraft, including organizing interfaces, selecting components, specifying split locations and lengths, and generating design documentation.**Responsibilities:**Design electrical...

  • senior electrical engineer i/ii

    1 week ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

    Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has...

  • Avionics Harnessing Lead Engineer

    3 days ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

    Join Our Innovative TeamRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, empowering ambitious space missions worldwide. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Avionics Harnessing, you'll contribute to our innovative spirit, developing and improving avionics processes that shape the future of space exploration.Your Role:Lead the development and...

  • Senior Electrical Engineer I/II

    2 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

    ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron...

  • Quality Engineer I/II

    3 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Space Talent Full time

    ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron...

  • Engineer I

    17 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Relativity Full time

    At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human...

  • Designer II

    5 days ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. Full time

    We are an integral player in the development and expansion of energy facilities and programs for major fueling companies, municipalities, utility organizations and independent marketers across the country. Our experience includes engineering and planning petroleum, hydrogen, EV charging, natural gas, CNG and LNG stations. While the scope of our services will...

  • Electronics Design Engineer

    17 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Relativity Space Internships Full time

    About Our Team">The Avionics team at Relativity Space is responsible for designing and developing flight electronics systems for our rockets. We are a diverse team of engineers and scientists who are passionate about innovation and excellence. As an intern in our team, you will have the opportunity to work with us on exciting projects that require modularity...

  • Power Electronics Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time

    At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it...

  • Electrical Systems Designer

    23 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

    **Job Summary:**We're seeking an experienced Harness Design Engineer to join our team in Long Beach, CA. As a key member of our electrical engineering team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing electrical harnesses for our spacecraft, including organizing interfaces, selecting components, specifying split locations and lengths, and generating...

  • Manufacturing Engineer II/Senior

    3 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States TBWA\Chiat\Day Full time

    Manufacturing Engineer II/Senior - RF (Avionics) Long Beach, California, United StatesRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change,...

  • Rocket Launch Engineer II

    12 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Space Talent Full time

    Job SummaryThe Launch Engineer II role involves designing, developing, and testing thermal and mechanical systems for our launch vehicles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our vehicles meet the required specifications and standards. Key responsibilities include:Designing and analyzing thermal and mechanical systems using CAD...

  • Mechanical Systems Engineer II

    4 hours ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Space Talent Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Mechanical Systems Engineer II role involves designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems for our orbital vehicles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our vehicles meet the required specifications and standards. Key responsibilities include:Designing and analyzing mechanical systems using CAD software...

  • Electrical Engineer II

    6 days ago

    Long Beach, California, United States True Anomaly Full time

    A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth-from communications and finance...

  • Electrical Engineer II

    1 week ago

    Long Beach, California, United States True Anomaly Full time

    A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth-from communications and finance...

  • Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II

    2 weeks ago

    Long Beach, California, United States Relativity Space Full time

    At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human...

Harness Design Engineer I/II

4 weeks ago

Long Beach, California, United States Rocket Lab Full time

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights

SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab's Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER I/II

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Harness Design Engineer I/II will primarily work on design of electrical harnesses for our spacecraft, including organizing interfaces, selecting components, specifying split locations and lengths, and generating design documentation to pass to our spacecraft engineering team to allow accurate CAD models to be made. Since this role will have heavy involvement in electronics, you will also get to assist in the execution of electrical engineering activities for our spacecraft and space systems components. This includes assisting our avionics designers with circuit design, analysis, prototyping and testing.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Harness Design Engineer I or Harness Design Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

  • Harnessing responsibilities:
    • Perform or support design tasks such as harness layout, connector and back shell selection, wire selection, and shielding for our spacecraft.
    • Generate pinout tables for harness connectors at both ends of the assembly based on spacecraft interconnect diagrams
    • Responsible for creating and maintaining BOMs for harnessing in our product lifecycle management (PLM) tool
    • Assist in creating documentation for electrical system schematics and harness designs
  • Avionics responsibilities:
    • Develop test plans and procedures for avionics subsystems and components
    • Perform analysis and evaluations to optimize spacecraft avionics circuits for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
    • Participate in internal design and customer facing review meetings as a representative of the avionics electrical engineering team.
    • Work in multi-disciplinary teams to assist in design of electronic assemblies for our satellite and spacecraft programs

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER I:

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
  • Experience with electrical engineering or avionics

QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL BRING AS HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER II:

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
  • 2+ years of electrical engineering or avionics experience

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

  • Master's or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
  • Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
  • Experience supporting satellite development programs and satellite operations
  • Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
  • Experience with LT Spice, Altium, and/or Siemens software suite (i.e. Teamcenter)
  • Experience with requirement management tools such as JAMA
  • Experience with testing electrical subsystems and assemblies, thermal vacuum or random vibration, and hardware-in-the loop (HITL) testing
  • Proficiency in electronics principles and electrical systems, including power electronics, communication systems (e.g. RS-422, SPI, Ethernet, CAN bus), signal integrity, and grounding
  • Proficiency with instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus   
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing  
  • Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise 

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.  Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Base Pay Range (CA Only) $70,000—$130,000 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT 

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.   

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. 

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click hereITAR Regulations.