Senior Avionics System Engineer - Electron Flight Safety Systems
Rocketlab • auckland, auckland • Posted July 09, 2026
About the Role
What you'll get to do:
- Exercise core systems engineering - manage requirements for FSS hardware and software from design through flight, ensuring traceability and standards compliance
- Develop requirements, verification and control methods for avionics hardware
- Lead component qualification testing, environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, TVAC), and failure investigations
- Oversee FTS test rigs and procedures used for end-to-end verification at launch sites, including hardware integration and test software
- Support launch operations by investigating hardware faults, reviewing flight data, and implementing corrective actions
- Develop processes and tools to automate pre and post flight data analysis, collaborating with Mission Analysis with vehicle simulations
- Interface with NASA and FAA on certification activities, prepare compliance documentation, and respond to regulatory feedback
- Drive pr...