# Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Wallops Island, VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8165852003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-lead-test-and-launch-operations-engineer-avionics/

## About the role

Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle being developed by Rocket Lab, a publicly traded end-to-end space company. The rocket can deliver the mega constellations of tomorrow, enable interplanetary payloads, and support human spaceflight. As a reusable platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron – the second most launched rocket, worldwide, in 2024. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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 software systems and safety-critical aerospace software
- Experience with RF systems, ground stations, telemetry systems, or avionics networking infrastructure
- Demonstrated leadership competencies, especially change management, conflict resolution, knowing when to escalate/request help, and effectively managing a team

Tags: Neutron - LC3

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