Rocket Lab

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Flight Software Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Littleton, CO · Software

Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Littleton, CO · Space SystemsLead GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet across LEO, GEO, Lunar, and interplanetary missions. You'll mentor a team designing flight software, algorithms, and autonomy tools while…$168,000 to $199,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Littleton, CO · Space SystemsLead GNC and ADCS development across Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet, from LEO to interplanetary missions. You will mentor a team on design and analysis, develop flight software and autonomy tools, and…$212,000 to $254,000 per yearOn site

Spacecraft GNC Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Littleton, CO · Space SystemsYou'll design flight software, algorithms, and autonomy tools for Rocket Lab's growing spacecraft fleet. Lead GNC/ADCS development across the full engineering lifecycle from concept through on-orbit operations…$132,000 to $151,000 per yearOn site

Sr. FPGA Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Electronics

Assembly Integration & Test Technician III Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionYou'll assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft flight hardware including electrical systems, propulsion subsystems, and mechanical components. Lead troubleshooting on complex missions to the Moon, Mars, and…$28 to $35 per hourOn site

Integration & Test Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionYou'll lead integration and test campaigns for flight spacecraft systems, developing acceptance and qualification test plans, operating environmental test systems (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI), and…$105,275 to $148,525 per yearOn site

Junior Ground Systems Engineer - Instrumentation & Control Verified today

Rocket Lab · Auckland, New Zealand · Space SystemsYou will maintain and extend control systems for Rocket Lab's launch pads, transporters, and propulsion test stands. Develop new software features, support on-site commissioning and testing, and analyse…On siteEarly career

Senior Assembly Integration & Test Technician Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionAssemble, integrate, and test flight-ready spacecraft hardware including electrical and mechanical subsystems, propulsion systems, and avionics. You will lead troubleshooting across engineering disciplines…$32 to $40 per hourOn site

Senior Electrical Engineer I - Marine Operations Verified today

Rocket Lab · Middle River, MD · Electronics

Senior Integration & Test Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionYou'll lead integration and test campaigns for flight spacecraft systems, owning acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans. Develop and operate environmental test systems, investigate anomalies, and…$129,075 to $185,275 per yearOn site

Senior Integration & Test Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionYou'll lead integration and test campaigns for flight spacecraft systems, develop acceptance and qualification test plans, and operate environmental test systems. Own verification and validation for missions to…$157,800 to $245,125 per yearOn site

Senior Manufacturing Engineer I - Fluid Systems Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionLead precision welding and fabrication of propulsion tubing components for Neutron, our reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. You'll qualify welding processes, conduct NDT inspections, drive manufacturing…$164,000 to $194,000 per yearOn site

Integration & Test Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionLead integration and test campaigns for flight spacecraft systems at Rocket Lab. You'll own environmental test systems, develop acceptance and qualification test plans, and investigate vehicle anomalies across…$90,150 to $126,425 per yearOn siteEarly career

Principal Integration & Test Engineer Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · ProductionYou will lead hands-on integration, alignment, and calibration of advanced electro-optical and infrared payloads for spaceborne national defense systems. Execute optical bench setup, metrology, and…On site

Senior Integration and Test Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · ProductionYou'll lead hands-on integration, alignment, and calibration of advanced EO/IR optical payloads for spaceborne sensor systems. Work across optical benches, metrology, and environmental testing to verify…On site

Senior Software Systems Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · Space SystemsDesign, integrate, and test flight software for space-based optical instruments and payloads. You will own technical budgets, requirements definition, and test planning across the full development lifecycle…On site

Lead Systems Engineer Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · Space SystemsYou will lead electrical architecture and systems integration for advanced space-based optical payloads supporting the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Define…On site

Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · PayloadYou will develop, validate, and deploy algorithms for advanced image processing, object detection, and tracking in EO/IR space payloads. Work on mission-critical sensing solutions for Department of Defense and…On site

Principal Machine Learning Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · PayloadDevelop computer vision algorithms and deep neural networks for advanced electro-optical and infrared image processing chains in space systems. You'll design, train, and deploy ML models for operational optical…On site

Principal Machine Learning Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadDesign and deploy deep neural networks for electro-optical and infrared image processing on Rocket Lab's space-based payload systems supporting the U.S. Space Development Agency. You'll develop computer vision…$198,900 to $318,200 per yearOn site

Principal Systems Engineer Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · Space SystemsDesign electrical architectures and control systems for next-generation space-based optical payloads. You will own system requirements, subsystem integration, and verification across the full payload lifecycle…On site

Scientist (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · PayloadYou will develop, validate, and deploy algorithms for advanced image processing, object detection, and tracking on EO/IR space payloads. Apply pattern recognition to real-world mission data, build simulation…On site

Senior Algorithm Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · PayloadDesign and deploy algorithms for advanced EO/IR image processing, object detection, and tracking on space-based intelligence and defense payloads. You'll develop image simulators, optimize sensor data…On site

Senior Machine Learning Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PayloadYou will develop computer vision algorithms and deep neural networks for EO/IR image processing on the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. Design, train, and deploy ML…$130,000 to $229,100 per yearOn site

Senior Machine Learning Engineer II (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · PayloadYou will develop computer vision algorithms and deep neural networks for advanced EO/IR image processing on space-based payloads supporting the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space…On site

Senior Systems Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · Space SystemsLead electrical architecture and controls integration for advanced space-based optical payloads in support of the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. You will decompose…On site

Assembly Integration & Test Technician II - A Shift Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionYou will assemble, integrate, and test flight-ready spacecraft hardware following engineering specifications. Install electrical and mechanical components, perform functional checks, support propulsion…$25 to $31 per hourOn site

Assembly Integration & Test Technician III - A Shift Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionBuild and integrate flight spacecraft hardware including electrical and mechanical systems, propulsion integration, and critical lifts. You'll perform advanced assembly, testing, and troubleshooting on real…$28 to $35 per hourOn site

Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Wallops Island, VA · ElectronicsYou will develop, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles. Lead testing projects, oversee avionics configuration and checkout, mentor operators, and author…$94,950 to $122,550 per yearOn site

GNC Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Littleton, CO · Space SystemsYou'll design and analyze GNC systems for Rocket Lab's Electron and HASTE launch vehicles, conducting trajectory optimization, Monte Carlo simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Work directly with…$81,000 to $102,000 per yearOn siteEarly career

Senior Systems Engineer II - Mission Architecture Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will lead the engineering formulation of Rocket Lab's satellite systems for business development and new mission capture. Own technical budgets, requirements definition, vehicle simulations, test planning…$209,000 to $255,000 per yearOn site

Senior Systems Engineer I - Mission Architecture Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Space SystemsYou will lead the formulation of new satellite systems, developing technical budgets, system requirements, simulations, and test plans. Own the technical architecture for spacecraft missions supporting civil…$175,000 to $206,000 per yearOn site

Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Wallops Island, VA · Space SystemsYou'll develop and test mechanical systems for Neutron and Electron launch vehicles, lead static and hot fire testing projects, mentor operators, and troubleshoot real-time issues in integrated operations at…$87,000 to $109,000 per yearOn site

Avionics Project Engineer Verified today

Rocket Lab · Auckland, New Zealand · ElectronicsOwn the engineering change lifecycle for Electron's avionics hardware, from flight computers and sensors to harnesses and safety systems. You'll coordinate with Development, Supply Chain, and Production to…On site

Fluids Technician III - B Shift Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionYou'll build the fluids systems sub-assemblies for Rocket Lab's Archimedes engine, operating CNC tube cutting equipment and performing tube bending, flaring, and fit-up to aerospace specifications. This B-shift…$25 to $35 per hourOn site

Junior Radio Frequency Engineer - Test Verified today

Rocket Lab · Auckland, New Zealand · RF & CommsYou'll plan and run qualification and acceptance tests for RF components and systems that fly on Rocket Lab launch vehicles. Build test rigs, write automation software, and support production teams integrating…On siteEarly career

Principal Combustion Devices Engineer Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionYou'll own the design, analysis, manufacturing, and flight qualification of combustion devices (preburners, injectors, thrust chambers, nozzles) for the 200,000 lbf Archimedes engine in Rocket Lab's Neutron…$211,500 to $349,500 per yearOn site

Propulsion Assembly Technician III - B Shift Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionAssemble sub-components for the Rutherford rocket engine that powers Neutron. You will build turbo pumps, thrust chambers, valves, and actuators, then watch your work launch to space. B shift, Monday-Thursday…$30 to $40 per hourOn site

Senior Propulsion Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionYou will own the development, testing, and operation of Archimedes engines for Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket program. Design next-generation propulsion hardware, execute qualification testing, and drive engine…$135,475 to $208,475 per yearOn site

Senior Propulsion Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionYou'll design, test, and fly the Archimedes engine family for Neutron, Rocket Lab's new large rocket. Lead propulsion subsystems from qualification through operations, execute test campaigns, mentor engineers…$164,500 to $277,275 per yearOn site

Senior Propulsion Systems Analyst I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionYou'll develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for the Archimedes engine family and own overall performance during engine ignition and shutdown sequences. Work as the technical expert engine POC…$135,450 to $208,475 per yearOn site

Vehicle Integration Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Middle River, MD · ProductionOwn the integration, test, and launch of Rocket Lab's Neutron reusable launch vehicle. You'll design ground support tooling, develop assembly and checkout procedures, and lead the build flow and test operations…$129,000 to $136,000 per yearOn site

Propulsion Assembly Technician II - B Shift Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · PropulsionBuild turbo pumps and Rutherford rocket engine sub-assemblies for Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle. You'll assemble thrust chambers, pumps, valves, and mechanical components, then watch your hardware launch…$25 to $35 per hourOn site

Senior Integration & Test Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Pasadena, CA · ProductionOwn integration and test campaigns for flight motion systems from component through spacecraft level. You'll characterize motor control electronics, actuators, and mechanisms; develop test procedures; and lead…$129,075 to $171,675 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · MechanicalYou'll own the thermal design, modeling, and testing of Rocket Lab's space vehicles, from trade studies through validation using test and in-flight data. Work with design and test teams to solve thermal…$135,475 to $194,075 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · MechanicalYou'll own thermal modeling, design trade studies, and validation testing for Rocket Lab's space vehicles. Work with test and design teams to optimize thermal performance across complete spacecraft and…$164,500 to $255,275 per yearOn site

Senior Integration & Test Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · ProductionYou will lead integration, alignment, calibration, and verification of advanced EO/IR optical payloads for spaceborne sensor systems. Execute hands-on optical bench setup, metrology, environmental testing, and…On site

Senior Mechanical Development & Test Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionYou'll lead qualification test campaigns and high-volume acceptance test infrastructure for spacecraft, avionics, and mechanisms. Design complex mechanical ground support equipment, manage test projects…$135,475 to $194,075 per yearOn site

Senior Mechanical Development & Test Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · ProductionLead end-to-end design and execution of complex test capabilities for spacecraft, avionics, and mechanisms at Rocket Lab's Long Beach headquarters. You'll own qualification campaigns, build high-volume…$164,500 to $255,275 per yearOn site