Jobs at Rocket Lab
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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Ground Systems Engineer II / Senior Ground Systems Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posted Dec 17, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building and launching rockets and satellites for various missions, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, and combating climate change. They have a new rocket called Neutron, which is a medium-lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations of tomorrow. Rocket Lab has leased a test facility in Mississippi and is building a new horizontal testing position for the Archimedes rocket engine. The Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior Ground Systems Engineer position involves designing, building, and maintaining critical test facilities for the Archimedes engine and Neutron launch vehicles.
PAC Manager II / Senior PAC Manager I
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Washington DC
Posted Dec 28, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building and launching rockets and satellites for scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change missions, national security, and new technology demonstrations. They have a strong focus on reliability, accessibility, and innovation, with their Electron rocket being one of the most frequently launched in the world. The company is seeking a PAC Manager II or Senior PAC Manager I to oversee PAC operations, ensure regulatory compliance, fundraising efforts, and political involvement. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in political science, finance, public affairs, or a related field, and have experience in political advocacy, PAC management, or government affairs. Excellent written communication skills, time management, and project management skills are also required.
Senior GNC Engineer II
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 24, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building and launching rockets and satellites for various missions, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, and combating climate change. They have a strong focus on innovation, teamwork, and delivering results under tight deadlines. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Senior Data Engineer (MLOps)
Company: Massive Rocket
Location: Poland
Posted Dec 19, 2024
Massive Rocket is a high-growth Braze and Snowflake agency seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable data lake and data warehouse solutions, developing and optimizing ETL workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge marketing technology solutions.
Software Engineer II - Operations Software
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 25, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, enabling ambitious and vital space missions globally. They offer reliable access to orbit with their Electron rocket and are developing advanced rockets like Neutron for future mega constellations. The company also has a software engineering team working on display capture, management of telemetry data, commanding, and testing for their rockets and spacecraft.
Senior Development Engineer - Composites
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 22, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building and launching rockets and satellites for scientific exploration, Earth observation, and missions to combat climate change. They have successfully launched the Electron rocket, which has become one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Rocket Lab is also developing the Neutron rocket, an advanced 13-tonne payload class reusable rocket for launching mega constellations of the future. The company offers a pioneering team and career opportunities to launch your career to new heights.
Quality Engineer I / II - Neutron
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 24, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building and launching rockets and satellites to support scientific exploration, Earth observation, and missions to combat climate change, national security, and new technology demonstrations. They have a new rocket, Neutron, in development that will be a highly reusable and cost-effective launch solution. The company offers high-performing teams and clean sheet development of reusable liquid launch vehicles. The Quality Engineer II position involves identifying and prioritizing risks to mission success, creating action plans, and leading cross-functional teams to focus on top-impact actions.
The Data School UK - Data Analyst/Consultant
Company: The Information Lab
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 23, 2024
The Information Lab offers a 28-month fixed term contract with a starting salary of £35,000, rising to £40,000 per year. The role involves training in data visualization and data integration, with opportunities to work with major clients. The company values diversity and inclusivity, and offers a pension, laptop, and mobile phone. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Senior Data Engineer (MLOps)
Company: Massive Rocket | Global Braze & Snowflake Agency
Location: Other US Location
Posted Dec 17, 2024
Massive Rocket is a high-growth Braze and Snowflake agency seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance data lake and data warehouse solutions, as well as developing and maintaining data pipelines using Apache Airflow. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field, strong expertise in data pipeline orchestration tools, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
Mission Manager
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Dec 28, 2024
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, building and launching rockets and satellites for various missions including scientific exploration, Earth observation, and combating climate change. They have successfully launched over 1700 missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. The company is seeking a Mission Manager to support their space systems business, with experience in small spacecraft, customer communication, and launch service providers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering or technical discipline, and previous hands-on experience with small spacecraft. The role involves managing multiple space systems missions, technical programmatic and financial milestones, and developing and verifying Launch Vehicle to Spacecraft Interface Control Documentation.
Delivery Manager
Company: Massive Rocket
Location: Poland
Posted Dec 18, 2024
Massive Rocket is a high-growth Braze and Snowflake agency that has made significant strides in connecting digital marketing teams with product and engineering units. Founded just 5 years ago, they have experienced swift growth and are now at a crucial juncture, aspiring to reach $100M in revenue. Their focus is on delivering human experiences at scale, leveraging the latest in web, mobile, cloud, data, and AI technologies. They pride themselves on innovation and the delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions. Every role at Massive Rocket is entrepreneurial, with successful people understanding the roles around them, their goals, and contributing to the success and growth of their team, customers, and partners.
Talent Sourcer
Company: Rocket Money
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Rocket Money is a hybrid office role in Washington DC, NYC, or San Francisco. The Talent Sourcer will partner with the Recruiting team to source and hire high-caliber talent, focusing on providing a top-notch candidate experience. The role involves creating a sourcing strategy, building a diverse talent pipeline, tracking sourcing metrics, and utilizing advanced sourcing techniques. The company offers health, dental, and vision plans, competitive pay, 401k matching, unlimited PTO, and commuter benefits. Rocket Money Inc is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.