Avionics Project Engineer at Rocket Lab Corporation

About The Role

&lt;div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT ROCKET LAB&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Rocket Lab is looking for an Avionics Project Engineer to join the Electron programme as we&amp;nbsp;expand the vehicle&#39;s capabilities and increase our production&amp;nbsp;and launch cadence. In this role,&amp;nbsp;you&#39;ll&amp;nbsp;plan,&amp;nbsp;coordinate&amp;nbsp;and deliver engineering changes to Electron&#39;s avionics hardware, from flight computers and harnesses to sensors and safety systems, ensuring&amp;nbsp;they&#39;re&amp;nbsp;introduced into production smoothly and on schedule.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Working directly within the Avionics&amp;nbsp;Development engineering team, and closely with Supply Chain and Production, you&#39;ll own the configuration and master data for avionics assemblies, making sure every change is well scoped, resourced and executed to the quality standard required for 100% mission success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;This is a role that suits someone who takes ownership of problems, is detail orientated, highly organised and comfortable moving fast across multiple concurrent projects.&amp;nbsp;Rocket Lab moves fast and change is constant. This is a rare opportunity that defines &#39;no two days are the same&#39;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;WHAT YOU&#39;LL DO&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Plan,&amp;nbsp;coordinate&amp;nbsp;and deliver engineering change projects for Electron&#39;s avionics hardware, from scoping through to production introduction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Own schedule, resourcing and quality outcomes for assigned engineering changes, escalating risks early&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Support the engineering change approval process, including scoping, resource&amp;nbsp;estimation&amp;nbsp;and cost/benefit assessments&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Maintain EBOM and MBOM configuration control, including master data, effectivity, drawing&amp;nbsp;release&amp;nbsp;and accountability checks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Verify design data is&amp;nbsp;accurate&amp;nbsp;and complete before release to Supply Chain and Manufacturing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Support Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to resolve technical and schedule issues&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Identify&amp;nbsp;and drive&amp;nbsp;configuration management&amp;nbsp;process improvements to support increasing production and launch cadence&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Communicate project status,&amp;nbsp;risks&amp;nbsp;and decisions clearly to engineering and leadership stakeholders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;WHAT YOU&#39;LL NEED&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Bachelor&#39;s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics,&amp;nbsp;Aerospace&amp;nbsp;or related Engineering field&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;1+ years&#39; experience in an engineering,&amp;nbsp;manufacturing&amp;nbsp;or project environment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Working knowledge of engineering design, CAD, and manufacturing processes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Basic understanding of avionics or electronics hardware, such as reading schematics or electrical systems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Experience with PDM/PLM tools, such as Teamcenter, and CAD file databases&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Understanding of engineering change management and associated configuration management practices&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;IT&#39;S A BONUS IF YOU HAVE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Familiarity with part numbering and revision schemes associated with engineering change&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Project management experience, formal or on the job&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;ERP system experience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;Exposure to avionics or electrical hardware in a production or test environment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;335557856&amp;quot;:16777215}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;WHAT TO EXPECT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;134233117&amp;quot;:false,&amp;quot;134233118&amp;quot;:false,&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335551550&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335551620&amp;quot;:1,&amp;quot;335559685&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559737&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559738&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;&gt;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.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&amp;quot;201341983&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559739&amp;quot;:0,&amp;quot;335559740&amp;quot;:240}&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Important information:&lt;/p&gt;
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