Senior Research and Development Engineer I

Job overview

The Senior Research and Development Engineer I role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team and the development of advanced space and terrestrial solar cell products.

What you'll do

• Lead qualification, confidence, and reliability testing for new solar cell technologies.
• Design circuitry and hardware for environmental testing, characterize multi-junction solar cells, analyze environmental effects and device failure mechanisms, interpret test data, collaborate with research and manufacturing engineers, work with vendors on test equipment, and report findings through presentations and formal reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior r&d engineer i

albuquerque nm

rocket lab

space systems

solar cells

research and development

reliability testing

environmental testing

semiconductor

data analysis

space technology

itar eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Focuses on multi-junction solar cell testing for space and terrestrial applications; requires a bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field and 5+ years of R&D experience. U.S. work may be subject to ITAR eligibility requirements.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.