Avionics Systems Engineer

About the role

Rocket Lab is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer to develop and deliver flight safety systems for the Electron launch vehicle. In this hands‑on position you will apply systems‑engineering principles across the full lifecycle, from requirements through to certification, ensuring reliable avionics for rapid launch operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage requirements, design, prototyping, integration and qualification of flight safety and flight termination systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, software and operations teams to deliver flight‑ready electronic hardware.
• Plan and execute component and system‑level test campaigns, conduct failure investigations and implement design improvements.
• Analyse flight data to detect environmental exceedances and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop system architectures for avionics on launch vehicles and ground test platforms.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to support certification activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive best‑practice processes.

Required profile

• Strong technical depth in electronics hardware and avionics systems.
• Proven experience in systems engineering and verification for aerospace hardware.
• Excellent written communication and ability to make critical mission decisions.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on safety and reliability.

Required skills

• Electronics hardware design
• Systems engineering
• Requirements management
• Test planning and execution
• Failure investigation
• Flight data analysis
• Regulatory certification interface

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge launch vehicle avionics.
• Collaborative environment with experienced aerospace engineers.
• Contribution to high‑impact space missions.