Avionics Project Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB 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. Rocket Lab is looking for an Avionics Project Engineer to join the Electron programme as we expand the vehicle's capabilities and increase our production and launch cadence. In this role, you'll plan, coordinate and deliver engineering changes to Electron's avionics hardware, from flight computers and harnesses to sensors and safety systems, ensuring they're introduced into production smoothly and on schedule. Working directly within the Avionics Development engineering team, and closely with Supply Chain and Production, you'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. 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. Rocket Lab moves fast and change is constant. This is a rare opportunity that defines 'no two days are the same'. WHAT YOU'LL DO Plan, coordinate and deliver engineering change projects for Electron's avionics hardware, from scoping through to production introduction Own schedule, resourcing and quality outcomes for assigned engineering changes, escalating risks early Support the engineering change approval process, including scoping, resource estimation and cost/benefit assessments Maintain EBOM and MBOM configuration control, including master data, effectivity, drawing release and accountability checks Verify design data is accurate and complete before release to Supply Chain and Manufacturing Support Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to resolve technical and schedule issues Identify and drive configuration management process improvements to support increasing production and launch cadence Communicate project status, risks and decisions clearly to engineering and leadership stakeholders WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace or related Engineering field 1+ years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing or project environment Working knowledge of engineering design, CAD, and manufacturing processes Basic understanding of avionics or electronics hardware, such as reading schematics or electrical systems Experience with PDM/PLM tools, such as Teamcenter, and CAD file databases Understanding of engineering change management and associated configuration management practices Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build…