Director, RF Payloads
Department: 4015 USA Space Systems ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems…
4015 USA Space Systems
Long Beach, California
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End-to-end launch services & satellite space systems · Auckland & Mahia (NZ) / Long Beach (CA) / Munich (DE)
Rocket Lab
New Zealand-founded space company designing and operating launch vehicles, spacecraft and propulsion systems, with current senior test engineering openings in Auckland and Waikato.
Auckland & Mahia (NZ) / Long Beach (CA) / Munich (DE) End-to-end launch services & satellite space systems Founded 2006 77 open roles Launch & access to space Systems & platforms
Open positions (77)
Ground Systems Engineer II - Fluids
platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Wallops Island, Virginia
Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer - Vehicle
platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron – the second…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Wallops Island, Virginia
Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics
platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron – the second…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Wallops Island, Virginia
Senior Ground Systems Engineer – Fluids
platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Wallops Island, Virginia
Test and Launch Engineer II - Vehicle
platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron – the second…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Wallops Island, Virginia
Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer
platform, Neutron will deliver a very cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven history with Electron – the second…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Long Beach, California
Senior IT Systems Engineer I
Department: 3520 Infrastructure ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems…
3520 Infrastructure
Long Beach, California
Test and Launch Operations Engineer I
platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the…
2245 Neutron - LC3
Wallops Island, Virginia
Senior Production Planner
Planner, you'll keep that plan on track and help turn the hardware behind our launch vehicles and spacecraft into mission-ready reality. You'll own…
2655 SC Planning
Warkworth, New Zealand
Business Systems Engineer I
programs. They set up assembly kits that enable our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and…
2655 SC Planning
Long Beach, California
Senior Integrated Operations Engineer
. You’ll work alongside driven , talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels , all committed to the same mission . Our…
2265 Integrated Operations
Auckland, New Zealand
Team Lead - Electron Vehicle Development
The Electron Vehicle Development team owns the structures, mechanisms, and fluids systems that make Electron fly. The team generates, analyses, and…
2411 Electron Vehicle Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Junior Ground Systems Engineer - Instrumentation & Control
Department: 2600 Software ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep…
2600 Software
Auckland, New Zealand
Team Lead - Thermofluids Analysis
a Team Lead to head up our Thermofluids Analysis team, taking ownership of all thermodynamics and fluid mechanics across our launch systems. In this…
2249 Neutron - Integrated Analysis
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Integrated Operations Engineer - Team Y
. You’ll work alongside driven , talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels , all committed to the same mission . Our…
2265 Integrated Operations
Auckland, New Zealand
Junior Manufacturing Engineer
entry level Manufacturing Engineers across multiple disciplines to turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build and optimise the systems that…
2410 NZ Manufacturing Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Mechanical Technician I
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
5001 Sinclair Production
Toronto, Canada
Junior Radio Frequency Engineer - Test
Every Rocket Lab launch depends on Radio Frequency (RF) communications and navigation systems that perform the first time, every time. The RF team…
2610 RF & Comms
Auckland, New Zealand
Lead - Operations Software
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2600 Software
Auckland, New Zealand
Incoming Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical
platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the…
2648 NZ Quality Inspection
Auckland, New Zealand
R&D Mechanical Engineer
a motivated engineer with a strong fabrication background and proven project leadership capability to join our team. In this role, you will lead…
2240 Launch Systems Dev.
Auckland, New Zealand
Team Lead - Unpressurised Composite Structures
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2242 Neutron - Mechanical
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Development Engineer (Propulsion) - Electron
Propulsion, you'll own what powers Electron to orbit: Engines, turbopumps, valves, injectors, and the fluid systems that feed them. First sketch to…
2413 Electron Propulsion Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Systems Engineer – Configuration and Change Management
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2249 Neutron - Integrated Analysis
Auckland, New Zealand
Team Lead - Flight Software - Electron
The Electron Flight Software team sits within our GNC department. The team's software operates launch vehicle and spacecraft avionics during launch…
2550 Electron GNC
Auckland, New Zealand
Software Engineer - Neutron Flight Safety Systems
Neutron is Rocket Lab's new, medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle currently under development. The Neutron Flight Safety Systems team develops…
2241 Neutron - Avionics
Auckland, New Zealand
Supervisor – Vehicle Integration
Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Vehicle Integration team on Day Shift. Reporting to the Manager of Vehicle…
2418 Indirect-NZ Launch Prod Mgmt
Auckland, New Zealand
Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Toronto, Canada, you will have the opportunity to support the team responsible for the development, test, and maintenance of all mechanical aspects…
5002 Sinclair R&D
Toronto, Canada
Facilities Maintenance Technician
We're looking for a hands-on Production Maintenance Technician to keep our Warkworth facility running at peak performance. You'll be the first…
2456 WCC Facilities
Auckland, New Zealand
Electrical Engineering Intern Spring 2027
Toronto, Canada, you will have the opportunity to support the Space Systems Division in bringing new reaction wheel and star tracker products to…
5002 Sinclair R&D
Toronto, Canada
Electrical Engineering Intern Summer 2027
Toronto, Canada, you will have the opportunity to support the Space Systems Division in bringing new reaction wheel and star tracker products to…
5002 Sinclair R&D
Toronto, Canada
Head of Mission Design & Flight Dynamics
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
4010 NZ-Space Systems
Auckland, New Zealand
Principal Avionics Engineer - Neutron
The Neutron Avionics team owns every avionics system on the vehicle. Flight computers, power distribution, sensing, comms, and the flexible harness…
2241 Neutron - Avionics
Auckland, New Zealand
Systems Engineer - Mechanical
Engineer, you'll sit at the intersection of Neutron's mechanical and fluid systems, working across Thermofluids, Propulsion, GNC, and Structures to…
2249 Neutron - Integrated Analysis
Auckland, New Zealand
Leading Hand - Inventory
. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets , manage inventory , look after shipping and…
2654 SC Inventory Management
Auckland, New Zealand
Launch Technician - Electrical
Launch, you will be based in Mahia, Hawkes Bay. In this role you will play an integral part in all launch activities. Launch Technician - Electrical…
2250 LC1
Mahia, New Zealand
Launch Technician I - Mechanical
Mahia, Gisborne, New Zealand you will be integral to enabling launches at the highest rate. You will be working with a tight-knit team of technicians…
2250 LC1
Mahia, New Zealand
Senior Systems Engineer - Configuration and Change Management
Management, you will be the driving force ensuring our engineering modifications move from concept to flight hardware with speed, precision, and…
2249 Neutron - Integrated Analysis
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Thermofluids Analyst
a Senior Thermofluids Analyst to join our Thermofluids Analysis team, responsible for all internal thermodynamics & fluids mechanics modelling &…
2249 Neutron - Integrated Analysis
Auckland, New Zealand
Team Lead - Ground Systems
manufacturing, testing, quality control, risk assessment, and productivity - Drive robust planning and resource allocation to deliver projects to…
2261 SSC Manufacturing Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Spacecraft Operations Engineer
Engineer, you’ll take ownership of spacecraft operations across a …
4010 NZ-Space Systems
Auckland, New Zealand
Supervisor - Mechanical Production (Evening Shift)
In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for supervising and managing up to 20 production technicians while overseeing quality,…
2418 Indirect-NZ Launch Prod Mgmt
Auckland, New Zealand
IT Systems Engineer - Launch (Linux)
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
3520 Infrastructure
Auckland, New Zealand
Director, IT Infrastructure
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
3520 Infrastructure
Auckland, New Zealand
Production Test Technician
Lab, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance and reliability of our aerospace mechanical & electrical components. Your primary…
2405 Mechanical Production
Auckland, New Zealand
Manufacturing Engineer
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2410 NZ Manufacturing Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Manufacturing Engineer - Nightshift
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2410 NZ Manufacturing Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineering powers Rocket Lab’s factories from concept to full-scale production. We turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build…
2410 NZ Manufacturing Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Systems Safety Engineer II - Regulatory Compliance
We’re looking for a Systems Safety Engineer – Regulatory Operations to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity where safety…
2270 Safety & Regulatory
Auckland, New Zealand
Neutron Mechanical Development Intern
We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Neutron Composite Structures team in Auckland. You will support the team by developing composite…
2242 Neutron - Mechanical
Auckland, New Zealand
Ground Systems Engineering Intern
We're looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Ground Systems Engineering team in Auckland. As an Electrical Engineering…
2260 Ground Systems Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Supplier Quality Engineer Intern
We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Quality Engineering team in Auckland. Your primary focus will be to reduce 70% of the…
2646 Supplier Quality Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
IT Systems Engineer
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
3520 Infrastructure
Auckland, New Zealand
Technician - Materials Development and Testing (Neutron)
platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the…
2242 Neutron - Mechanical
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
4010 NZ-Space Systems
Auckland, New Zealand
IT Systems Engineer
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
3520 Infrastructure
Auckland, New Zealand
Operations Engineer
Engineer, you’ll take ownership of spacecraft operations across a diverse and growing fleet - from LEO …
4010 NZ-Space Systems
Auckland, New Zealand
Principal R&D Engineer
Engineer, you work closely with structural analysts, designers, manufacturing engineers, and the prototyping team to develop and execute the design…
2242 Neutron - Mechanical
Auckland, New Zealand
Lead, Manufacturing Engineer
Department: 5002 Sinclair R&D ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that…
5002 Sinclair R&D
Toronto, Canada
Spacecraft Operations Engineer Pipeline
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
4010 NZ-Space Systems
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Propulsion Automation & Test Systems Engineer
(PTC), you will have the opportunity to support the testing, validation, and continuous improvement of propulsion test stands that directly enable…
2700 Propulsion Testing
Waikato, New Zealand
Manager - Purchasing
programs. They set up the assembly kits that enable our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and…
2658 SC Purchasing
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer
Engineer, you’ll take ownership of spacecraft operations across a …
4010 NZ-Space Systems
Auckland, New Zealand
Team Lead - Radio Frequency Engineer (Ground Segment)
This is your chance to own and evolve the RF ground segment that powers Rocket Lab’s launch and space operations - You’ll lead a sharp, hands-on team…
2610 RF & Comms
Auckland, New Zealand
Director, European Government Operations
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
1550 Government Operations
Munich, Bavaria
Manager- Test & Launch Operations
an experienced leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, someone who can balance rigorous safety standards with the agility needed…
2265 Integrated Operations
Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Software Engineer - Operations Software
Zealand, you will have the opportunity create, maintain, deploy and support components, functions or services in launch vehicles and spacecraft…
2600 Software
Auckland, New Zealand
Mechanical Assembly Technician (Evening Shift)
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2405 Mechanical Production
Auckland, New Zealand
Integrated Operations Engineer
space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our…
2265 Integrated Operations
Auckland, New Zealand
Propulsion Technician - Assembly (Evening Shift)
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2700 Propulsion Testing
Waikato, New Zealand
Vehicle Integration Technician (Evening Shift)
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2400 Vehicle Integration
Auckland, New Zealand
Composite Technician
Technician, you will be hands on, working with tools, equipment and/or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.…
2450 Composites Production
Auckland, New Zealand
Integrated Operations Engineer
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2265 Integrated Operations
Auckland, New Zealand
Vehicle Integration Technician - Avionics
team, the Avionic Integration Technician installs avionic and mechanical components, wiring harnesses and high voltage batteries onto the Electron…
2400 Vehicle Integration
Auckland, New Zealand
Composite Laminator (Evening Shift)
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected,…
2450 Composites Production
Auckland, New Zealand
Neutron Composite Technician
platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the…
2247 Neutron - APC Prototyping
Warkworth, New Zealand
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