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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Composite Technician

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 05, 2023

Rocket Lab, a leading provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components, is seeking Composite Technicians for their dynamic team at Launch Complex 2 in Wallops Island, VA. The role involves manufacturing the new Neutron rocket, focusing on pressurized tanks, fairings, and structures. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of composite experience, advanced prepreg manufacturing knowledge, and experience in core bond and splicing. The position requires excellent communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to work at heights. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Panel Program Engineer I/II

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Rocket Lab is a growing company offering opportunities in space systems and spacecraft components. They are seeking a Panel Program Engineer I/II to provide technical support and coordination for solar panel and solar array programs. The role involves creating documentation, supporting proposal compliance reviews, and interacting with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a BS degree in engineering, material science, or applied physics, and experience with NX, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks. Additional qualifications include experience in space-related manufacturing, spacecraft systems engineering, and leadership experience. Benefits include healthcare, 401k match, paid holidays, PTO, ESPP, and relocation eligibility. The company is based in Albuquerque, NM, offering outdoor activities, cultural centers, and New Mexican cuisine.

Strategic Deal Desk Manager

Company: Domino Data Lab

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Domino Data Lab is a leading Enterprise AI platform that powers model-driven businesses. The company is looking for a Strategic Deal Desk Manager to support its Finance organization and develop creative deal structures and financial models.

Technician, Production - Levels I-IV

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Rocket Lab is seeking technicians for a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment in Albuquerque. The role involves performing tests on solar panels, operating equipment, and assisting in setting up workstations. Qualifications vary by level, with higher levels requiring more experience and certifications. The company values collaboration, quick decision-making, and action orientation. SolAero Technologies, a leading manufacturer of solar cells, is also mentioned, emphasizing the company's commitment to space power applications.

Web Designer

Company: Rocket Referrals

Location: USA

Posted Nov 07, 2023

ClientCircle, a growing technology company based in downtown Des Moines, is seeking a web designer with expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sense, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Benefits include a positive work environment, opportunities for growth, diverse project work, and comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Reaction Wheel Engineer

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 05, 2023

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Reaction Wheel Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing new space components for the company's evolution into an end-to-end space solutions provider. The ideal candidate should have expertise in satellite reaction wheels, momentum wheels, or control-moment gyros. They will work closely with various engineers and subject matter experts to manufacture and test new reaction wheel designs. The role requires strong technical knowledge, project management skills, risk-based decision making, ownership, applied business solutions, strategic planning, positive attitude, effective communication, flexibility, professionalism, debate and logical skills, and adherence to health and safety policies.

Senior FP&A Manager, Card

Company: Rocket Money

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Rocket Money is seeking a Senior FP&A Manager for their Credit Card Business. The role involves financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support. The ideal candidate should have a finance degree, 7+ years of experience in FP&A, and proficiency in financial software. Rocket Money offers competitive pay, benefits, and a positive work environment.

Senior Growth Engineer

Company: Rocket Money

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Nov 07, 2023

Rocket Money's growth engineering team, Team Luna, aims to provide seamless, valuable, and delightful user experiences. They work on data-driven development, integrating various products for user insights, and leading investments into the technical platform. The company is seeking an entrepreneurial individual with technical skills in Node/TypeScript, React, GraphQL, and Postgres. The role involves working with marketing, data, and finance teams, and offers a salary range of $150,000 - $185,000/year.

Software Engineer - Front End Focused (Level II/Senior)

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater Denver Area

Posted Nov 06, 2023

Rocket Lab is a growing company offering opportunities in small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They are expanding their Space Systems Division with Photon satellites and various spacecraft components. The company is hiring for a Software Engineer - Front End Focused (Level II/Senior) in Littleton, CO, to support the development of their next generation simulation and flight software configuration toolset. The role involves developing application software based on web technologies, collaborating with multiple teams, and participating in code reviews and design reviews.

Senior Director of Field Marketing

Company: Domino Data Lab

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 07, 2023

Domino Data Lab, a leading Enterprise AI platform trusted by over 20% of the Fortune 100, is seeking a Field Marketing leader to build a team and establish a strategy to deliver on goals predictably. The role involves creating $20M+ of pipeline through events and experiences for senior AI/data/IT executive and leadership audiences, building a strategic partnership with the sales team, and designing long-lasting programs to establish Domino as an AI leader. The ideal candidate is a coaching leader with a growth mindset, high-performing creative skills, and a commitment to truth and continuous improvement.

Program Manager, Launch

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 06, 2023

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 a team of over 1,500 people, with collaboration at their core. They are developing a medium lift launch vehicle called Neutron, which is highly reusable and cost-effective. They are currently hiring a Program Manager for Launch based in Long Beach, USA, to support the development of the Neutron launch vehicle. The role involves delivering Neutron program deliverables on time and within budget, working with the Neutron chief engineer, and managing relationships with various engineering and production teams.

Senior Data Scientist

Company: Rocket Money

Location: Washington DC

Posted Nov 07, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Rocket Money, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. You are a data scientist first, but an expert business analyst when necessary You have experience in one or more of the following in a professional capacity: customer modeling/segmentation, time series modeling, natural language processing and classification, design of experiments, machine learning applied to consumer products You want to continue to grow and learn - you are excited by hard problems and big challenges Experience in fintech, banking or finance is a plus WE OFFER 💫 Health, Dental & Vision Plans Competitive Pay Matching 401k Unlimited PTO Lunch daily Snacks & Coffee Commuter benefits Additional information: Salary range of $150,000 - $190,000/year + bonus + benefits. You know your way around databases, data warehouses, and at least one programming language You are a team player - collaboration and communication are a first instinct and key tool for getting stuff done. ABOUT THE ROLE 🤹‍♀️ In this role, you will: Work alongside our product and marketing teams to understand our members’ product usage, predict our customers’ lifetime value, and estimate user retention Optimize to continuous product feedback loops - you understand that data science is the practice of a continuous lifecycle of measurement, analysis, modeling, and hypothesis testing Create customer segmentation models that will help us understand the best ways to serve different types of users Help develop the next version of Autopilot - ensure members have money in the right place at the right time for their near and long term goals; warn them when they do not Develop improvements to transaction classification and categorization - better detect subscriptions and power our spending insights Design and conduct experiments to estimate the impact of product and marketing efforts Regardless of the challenges you dive into, you will: Become a subject matter expert in your area of specialty and be responsible for leading projects from start to finish - making key decisions on both implementation and scope while balancing technical and business goals Become an expert on our members - understand their needs and financial goals; work with product and engineering teams to build features that help our members build better financial lives Be a steward of good instrumentation and experimental design - designing analyses, models, and products in a way that is measurable, testable, repeatable, and robust Maintain a high technical bar - participate in code reviews, contribute to product and technical design, and maintain a high degree of quality in our production data ABOUT YOU 🦄 You have 5+ years of professional experience working in a data science capacity. You always want a deep understanding of context and business impact. You continually seek feedback on your work You have excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills You embrace the player/coach mindset - you take care to mentor and develop others when leading projects You find yourself building tools to help others solve their problems and follow a philosophy of continuous improvement and automation You care just as much about why you're solving a problem as the solution. Responsibilities may include building models that uncover what types of customers would benefit from mortgage and personal loan products, digging into and explaining user churn behavior and financial fitness, and designing growth marketing tests and lifetime value models.

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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