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Principal Electrical Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation
Location
Tucson, AZ
Posted
16 days ago
Department
106 OS - Design Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Master’s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent advanced experience)
  • 12+ years of progressive electrical hardware design experience in aerospace or related high-reliability industries
  • Proven ability to architect and deliver innovative design solutions for mission-critical aerospace systems
  • Extensive experience in advanced PCBA design, including high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuits with FPGAs, ASICs, and microcontrollers
  • Deep expertise in FPGA architecture and embedded software development for ARM-based systems
  • Strong analog electronics design with a track record of delivering high-performance, low-noise solutions for aerospace applications
Nice to have
  • Proven track record designing high-reliability aerospace hardware for extreme environments
  • Advanced expertise in EMI/EMC compliance, testing, and mitigation for aerospace systems
  • Mastery of Altium Designer for schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout, and design reviews
  • Experience designing rigid-flex PCBs and integrating electromechanical systems
  • Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
What the job really is

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will lead the development and testing of avionics hardware for advanced electro-optical systems. Your role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of hardware design, from requirements definition to production, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers. You will also establish standards for design quality and lead verification and validation efforts for flight hardware.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Fast-paced environment may require adaptability and quick learning
  • Role involves significant collaboration and leadership responsibilities
  • Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work
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