Jobs at Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is a private aerospace manufacturer that delivers small‑satellite launches worldwide, best known for its Electron rocket and rapid, cost‑effective launch cadence.

Engineering roles range from software, systems, and avionics to manufacturing, quality assurance, and flight operations. Candidates can expect data‑driven interviews, a focus on hands‑on problem solving, and a culture that rewards cross‑disciplinary innovation.

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Production Planner

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Mar 04, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They aim to improve life on Earth by opening access to space. The company is growing and collaborating, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. They are seeking a Production Planner to join their supply chain team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Senior Systems Administrator

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Mar 07, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They aim to improve life on Earth through access to space. The company has a team of over 1,300 people and is continuously growing. SolAero Technologies, a subsidiary, is a leading manufacturer of solar cells and panels for space power applications. Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join their fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. The role involves providing systems and IT support. The company values technical skills, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Mar 08, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They are seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to support the development of flight software for their Space Systems programs. The role involves developing application software, hardware drivers, and collaborating with other teams to ensure software and hardware functionality.

Director, Supply Chain

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Mar 07, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to build and manage a direct material purchasing team, responsible for purchasing and fulfillment of direct materials, procurement strategy, and supplier management.

Production Engineering Manager

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Mar 04, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They aim to open access to space to improve life on Earth. The company is growing and has a strong team culture, with collaboration at its core. They are expanding into space systems, spacecraft components, and production engineering. The Production Engineering Manager role involves managing manufacturing processes, coordinating changes, overseeing work instructions, and ensuring product costing. The company offers benefits and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, known for its affordability, outdoors, and cultural centers. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities and follows U.S. government space technology export regulations.

DevOps Engineer, Senior

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Mar 02, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. The company aims to improve life on Earth by opening access to space. They have a team of over 1,300 people and are growing, with a focus on collaboration, quick decision-making, and action orientation. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab's future with Photon, their high-performance satellites, and is working on missions for NASA, the Moon, Mars, and commercial customers. They are also growing their spacecraft components business, which is key to vertically integrating their spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers. The DevOps Engineer, Senior position involves developing and maintaining software infrastructure for software development testing, flat sat testing, and hardware in the loop (HITL) testing.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Rocket Travel, Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 04, 2023

Rocket Travel is looking for a Senior Data Engineer with Python/SQL experience to join their growing Data Science Team. The team builds internal-facing decision-making tools and product-facing production models to scale their growing business. The role involves building SQL and Python data pipelines, owning projects end-to-end, evolving the data science toolkit, working with various stakeholders, improving automated tests, and collaborating with the data team. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with Python/SQL, MPP databases, and Airflow/dbt. They should care about code quality, be self-directed, and communicate clearly. The company offers a diverse and global team, a supportive workplace, and equal employment opportunities.

Director of Product Marketing

Company: Domino Data Lab

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Mar 03, 2023

Domino Data Lab is a leading data science platform company that serves sophisticated analytical organizations worldwide. They are looking for an experienced PMM Leader for Enterprise B2B product to launch a product with pricing/revenue implications, have domain expertise in ML Platforms/MLOps, and work with Enterprise customers on-prem and transition to the cloud. They value a growth mindset, truth-seeking, and diversity.

Principal Product Manager, AI/ML

Company: Domino Data Lab

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 05, 2023

Domino Data Lab is a company that helps data science teams accelerate research, increase collaboration, and rapidly deploy predictive models. They serve sophisticated analytical organizations like Bristol Myers Squibb, Allstate, Bayer, and Red Hat. The company is backed by prominent investors and is at the forefront of the data science revolution.

Propulsion Design Engineer, Neutron

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 04, 2023

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They aim to improve life on Earth through access to space. The company is growing with over 1,300 employees and a focus on collaboration, innovation, and high performance. They are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support the Neutron and Archimedes teams on internal projects.

IT Business Analyst - Finance

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 09, 2023

Rocket Lab is hiring an IT Business Analyst for the finance team to provide information technology expertise and support the ERP Manager and overall IT and finance teams. The role involves leading systems improvements, providing expertise in information systems technology and business process design, and working with an amazing team of IT and Finance employees.

IT Systems Engineer

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Mar 08, 2023

Rocket Lab is hiring an IT Engineer for their Cloud Team in Long Beach, California. The role involves providing subject matter expertise, advising, and guidance to deliver and support IT systems through efficient management of cloud infrastructure and project delivery. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in IT, 3+ years in a cloud or infrastructure focused technology role, and advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Rocket Lab?
Rocket Lab’s work environment is mission‑driven, fast‑paced, and collaborative. Engineers often balance hands‑on launch operations with software development, while team members share a strong culture of safety, continual learning, and a shared vision to democratize space access. Remote and hybrid options are available for many roles, and paid time off is generous to allow recovery after intensive launch cycles.
What types of positions are available at Rocket Lab?
Current openings span software engineering, avionics systems, electrical engineering, manufacturing and production, quality assurance, flight operations, mission planning, data science, and business development. Rocket Lab also hires for support functions like human resources, finance, and legal, especially as the company expands its global launch infrastructure.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Rocket Lab?
Showcase concrete projects that demonstrate your expertise in aerospace or high‑performance systems, including code repositories, simulation work, or hardware prototypes. Highlight problem‑solving examples that led to measurable cost savings or performance gains. Demonstrate passion for space through extracurricular activities or relevant coursework, and tailor your resume to Rocket Lab’s key competencies—software reliability, safety, and rapid iteration.

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