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What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Senior".

Main responsibilities

• Own complete lifecycle of avionics hardware for command and control of electro-optical systems
• Lead architecture decisions to advance EO sensor capabilities across LEO, GEO, and Cis-Lunar missions
• Design and integrate complex electronics including FPGA, microcontroller, low-noise ADC/DAC, and VPX systems at CCA/module level
• Develop Payload level designs integrating motor controllers, processing units, imagers, and cryptographic devices
• Develop PCBA requirements through cross-functional collaboration with systems, mechanical, thermal, optical and software teams
• Plan and execute design verification testing and system integration testing
• Own environmental qualification programs including EMI/EMC, TVAC, shock, vibration, and other mission-specific tests
• Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations for units in test, integration, or on-orbit operations
• Support production manufacturing including DFM reviews, yield improvement, and process optimization
• Participate in design reviews and present technical recommendations to leadership

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab’s Space Systems division builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space includ…” · “Hardware Design & Architecture” · “Lead architecture decisions to advance EO sensor capabilities across LEO, GEO, and Cis-Lunar missions”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “In this role you will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requ…” · “Develop PCBA requirements through cross-functional collaboration with systems, mechanical, thermal, optical and software teams” · “Leadership & Collaboration”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Leadership & Collaboration” · “Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff (layout, analysis, test technicians)” · “Participate in design reviews and present technical recommendations to leadership”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about avionics electrical hardware design, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.” · “Plan and execute design verification testing and system integration testing” · “Demonstrated success in working in a dynamic environment and ability to manage competing priorities”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations for units in test, integration, or on-orbit operations” · “Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff (layout, analysis, test technicians)” · “Proficiency performing circuit analyses using SPICE and Excel”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab’s Space Systems division builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space includ…” · “In this role you will work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and participate in all aspects of electrical hardware development, from requ…” · “Plan and execute design verification testing and system integration testing”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “We have built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and…” · “Interface with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal stakeholders”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Support failure analysis and root-cause investigations for units in test, integration, or on-orbit operations”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Knowledge with processors, FPGAs, switch mode power supplies, communication interfaces and analog instrumentation”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Ownership and accountability Supporting
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s …”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Rocket Lab Optical Systems solves mission-critical space domain and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance challenges for Department of Defense and I…”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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