Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics
Rocket Lab · Wallops Island, VA
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**Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics** **About Rocket Lab** Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expanding humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. **About Neutron** Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab. It’s designed to deliver mega constellations of tomorrow, enable interplanetary payloads, and support human spaceflight. **About HASTE** HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) is a specialized variant of Electron designed to support hypersonic flight testing and research missions from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 3 at Wallops Island, Virginia. --- ## Role Summary Based out of Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 3 in Wallops Island, VA, the **Lead Test and Launch Operations Engineer** is responsible for the end-to-end testing, launch, and mission operations of **Electron and Neutron**, including configuration and operation of related facilities and infrastructure. You’ll oversee teams of engineers, manage operational projects, develop training programs, conduct operational readiness reviews, and serve as the primary technical authority for avionics systems during mission-critical operations. --- ## What You’ll Get to Do - Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for **avionics hardware, software, and ground station systems** for Electron and Neutron operations - Work in **Mission Control** as the console operator for avionics systems during test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations - Develop and maintain **Concept of Operations (CONOPS)** for avionics systems, flight software, and ground networks - Create and continuously improve **test plans, operational procedures, and checklists** for avionics operations - Design and implement **Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)** for avionics monitoring, telemetry display, and ground station control - Lead **operational readiness reviews**, training simulations, and mission rehearsals for avionics operations - Perform real-time troubleshooting and data analysis during live operations to resolve avionics and communication anomalies - Conduct post-test and post-launch data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities - Develop training programs and qualification matrices to ensure operators are prepared for console positions - Lead structured **root-cause analysis** and corrective action programs for avionics anomalies - Drive development of **Neutron avionics operations procedures** and testing campaigns --- ## You’ll Bring These Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, aerospace, software engineering, or other technical degree - **5+ years** of engineering experience with avionics systems, RF systems, telemetry, flight software, or launch vehicle operations - Demonstrated proficiency with **avionics hardware, flight software systems, and ground station operations** - Experience with **high-reliability** and **safety-critical** aerospace software - Experience with **RF systems, ground stations, telemetry systems, or avionics networking infrastructure** - Demonstrated leadership competencies (change management, conflict resolution, escalation judgment, team management) - Understanding of operations involving complex software and hardware systems - Experience developing operational procedures, test plans, and conducting mission simulations --- ## These Qualifications W
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