Jobs at Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is a private aerospace manufacturer that pioneered the Electron rocket, delivering payloads to orbit for commercial and research clients worldwide. The company blends advanced propulsion, lightweight composite structures, and rapid launch cadence to reduce costs and increase access to space.

Rocket Lab hires across engineering, software, manufacturing, launch operations, systems integration, and business development. Candidates can expect project‑driven work, hands‑on build environments, and opportunities to influence product design from concept to launch. Remote or on‑site roles are offered with flexible schedules to support diverse talent pools.

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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.

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 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.

Director of Total Rewards

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 08, 2023

Rocket Lab is seeking a Director of Total Rewards for its global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The role involves strategic analysis, design, implementation, and administration of compensation and benefits. The candidate will support the People & Culture organization, create and drive compensation strategy, and ensure pay practices are fair and competitive. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 12+ years of professional experience in compensation analysis and benefits administration, and advanced proficiency in Excel. The role offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including base salary, medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. The expected salary range is $145,000 - $200,000 USD.

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.

Production Planner Pipeline

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 08, 2023

Rocket Lab, a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components, is seeking a Production Planner for its Supply Chain team in Long Beach, CA. The Production Planner will manage work orders, interact with various teams, ensure production schedules, and maintain accurate master data. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, business, or supply chain, proven experience in production planning, and proficiency in MRP systems and MS Office. Additional qualifications include experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or disruptive manufacturing industries, and strong organizational and communication skills.

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.

Propulsion Design Engineer II

Company: Rocket Lab

Location: Greater LA Area

Posted Nov 08, 2023

Rocket Lab is a company that provides small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They have a mission to open access to space to improve life on Earth. The company is looking for a Propulsion Design Engineer II to work on the Neutron and Archimedes 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 is it like to work at Rocket Lab?
The culture centers on mission ownership, rapid iteration, and a tight-knit engineering community. Employees collaborate across disciplines, often working in the same facility, and participate in end‑to‑end rocket development. The company values continuous learning, encourages experimentation, and rewards contributions that directly impact launch success.
What types of positions are available at Rocket Lab?
Rocket Lab offers roles in propulsion engineering, avionics, software development, structural design, quality assurance, launch operations, supply chain, finance, marketing, and human resources. Positions range from entry‑level interns to senior managers, with many opportunities for cross‑functional teams and rotational programs.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Rocket Lab?
Highlight hands‑on experience with space hardware, Publish or contribute to open‑source projects related to aerospace or embedded systems, and quantify achievements (e.g., reduced launch prep time by 15%). Demonstrate passion for space through personal projects, attend industry conferences, and tailor your résumé to showcase problem‑solving skills that align with Rocket Lab’s rapid‑launch mission.

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