Senior Avionics Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation

Auckland, New Zealand
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High-voltage power electronics design
Dc-dc converter architecture
Custom magnetics design
** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the development of high-power flight electronics, specifically for ion propulsion systems. The role requires extensive experience in power electronics design and a collaborative approach to system integration within the aerospace sector. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the full development lifecycle of high-reliability, high-voltage power processing units for ion propulsion systems.
  • Candidates will be responsible for designing complex power electronics including custom magnetics and ensuring electromagnetic compatibility across spacecraft avionics.
  • The position requires mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve high-voltage interface challenges.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to lead the development of high-power flight electronics, specifically for ion propulsion systems. The role requires extensive experience in power electronics design and a collaborative approach to system integration within the aerospace sector. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-voltage power electronics design
  • DC-DC converter architecture
  • Custom magnetics design
  • Altium Designer proficiency
  • Space-grade component selection
  • Thermal and EMC analysis
  • Worst-case analysis (WCA)

Nice-to-have

  • Ion propulsion PPU experience
  • FPGA development background
  • Automated test equipment (ATE)
  • Radiation mitigation knowledge
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • COTS component application
  • TVAC and vibration testing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 7+ years of high-reliability power electronics experience
  • Flight-proven hardware delivery track record
  • Expert-level Altium Designer skills
  • Experience with space-grade radiation tolerance

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