Jobs at Rocket Lab

195,589 open positions

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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Senior Scala Engineer - Backend

Company: Rocket Travel, Inc

Location: Chicago IL

Posted Nov 08, 2022

Rocket Travel is looking for a Senior Scala Engineer to join their engineering team. The company encourages experimentation and hires people who know how to pick the right tool for the job. The role involves developing distributed high-performance and high-availability services, working with a global team, and building new products.

Product Implementation Specialist

Company: Rocket Travel, Inc

Location: Chicago IL

Posted Nov 10, 2022

Rocket Travel is looking for a Product Implementation Specialist to join their growing team. The role involves facilitating strategic projects, driving execution, and collaborating with partners. The company offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work schedule, and a diverse and global team.

Enviromental Test Technician

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 09, 2022

Rocket Lab is a company that provides small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They are seeking a proactive environmental test technician to execute various aerospace environmental tests.

Manager, Production Engineering

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 07, 2022

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. The company is growing its spacecraft components business and is looking for a Production Engineering Manager to direct the development and implementation of activities in manufacturing, test, and product engineering management.

IT Manager

Company: Rocket Travel, Inc

Location: Chicago IL

Posted Nov 12, 2022

Rocket Travel is looking for an IT Manager to lead their growing IT team. The role involves managing the team, overseeing IT services, and collaborating with other teams. The company offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work schedule, and a diverse and global team.

Integration & Test Engineer

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 10, 2022

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. The company is growing its spacecraft components business and is looking for an Integration & Test Engineer to develop, test, and deploy spacecraft avionics.

Account Executive, Performance Marketing

Company: Media Arts Lab

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Nov 10, 2022

TBWA\Media Arts Lab (MAL) is a bespoke global advertising agency dedicated to Apple. They strive to create smart, simple, and iconic work that transforms business and makes culture for the world's best brand. The company values diversity, creativity, and inclusivity, and seeks an ambitious Account Executive to help lead global production of Performance campaigns.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 09, 2022

Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Their mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. They have over 1,300 employees and are adding to it every week. Collaboration is at their core, with every idea heard and decisions made quickly. They offer reliable launch services, spacecraft components, satellites, and on-orbit management solutions. They have three launch pads at two launch sites, including one in New Zealand and another in Virginia, USA.

Supplier Quality Engineer II

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 04, 2022

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 continuously evolving into an end-to-end space company. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab's future with Photon, a brand of high-performance satellites, for various missions including NASA's LEO, the Moon, and Mars, and commercial customers. The Supplier Quality Engineer II role involves ensuring quality requirements for procured parts, services, and processes are achieved, and driving cost reduction and process efficiency.

Sr. People Operations Business Partner

Company: Rocket Travel, Inc

Location: Chicago IL

Posted Nov 09, 2022

Rocket Travel is looking for a People Operations Business Partner to join their growing People Operations team. The role involves developing and implementing people strategies and programs, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and compensation planning. The company offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work schedule, and a hybrid team environment.

Mission Assurance Engineer, Launch

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 08, 2022

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 strong team of over 1,300 people and values collaboration. The Mission Assurance Engineer role involves working on mission success, developing quality plans, managing risks, and supporting programs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years of mission or quality experience.

Staff Accountant

Company: Rocket Travel, Inc

Location: Chicago IL

Posted Nov 07, 2022

Rocket Travel is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team. The company offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work schedule, and a diverse and global team. The role involves general accounting duties, treasury function, and other ad-hoc requests.

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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