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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Principal GNC Engineer - Lunar Trajectory & Orbit Determination
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 05, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Base Pay Range (CO Only)$150,000—$175,000 USDImportant information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers.PRINCIPAL GNC ENGINEER – LUNAR TRAJECTORY & ORBIT DETERMINATIONBased at ASI by Rocket Lab’s facility in Littleton, Colorado, the Principal GNC Engineer – Lunar Trajectory & Orbit Determination must demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control concepts and applications, including mission trajectory design, flight dynamics, and orbit determination. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. You will support the GNC Lead of our two NASA CLPS missions delivering lunar landers and orbiters to the Moon in 2024 and 2026.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Work in a fast-paced, agile GNC team to design, test, and operate multiple lunar spacecraftDesign and analyze complex space mission trajectoriesDesign and develop software and processes to execute spacecraft orbit determination and maneuver planning eventsProcess radiometric ranging data to perform spacecraft orbit determinationAnalyze and integrate vision navigation systemsManage delta-V and propellant budgetsDevelop GNC operations products for application across multiple missionsDesign and develop GNC flight and simulation software and test suitesPerform Monte Carlo analysis of key mission risk areasYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered):Bachelor’s in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or other technical discipline12+ years of experience in orbital mechanics, trajectory design, maneuver planning, and orbit determination; OR master’s/PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or other technical discipline, and 10+ years of experience5+ years of experience developing attitude determination and control and/or guidance and navigation algorithms5+ years of experience developing in Python or MATLAB2+ years of experience operating spacecraftExperience with STK Astrogator, ODTK, POST, OTIS, or similar toolsExperience developing in C++THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Solid understanding of closed-loop control, estimation, and electronic systemsExperience with interplanetary or lunar spacecraft missionsExperience developing embedded or high reliability software in C++Experience with Git version controlExperience working in a continuous integration environmentExperience working within an Agile/Scrum based workflowAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSPACE SYSTEMSThis is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week.
Senior Software Engineer - Business Automation
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Aug 04, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program.Base Pay Range (CA Only)$120,000—$135,000 USDImportant information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Certificate or degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or demonstrated equivalent level of knowledge. Technical experience with C/.NET and Typescript/JavaScript development as well as Angular or other Frontend framework (React, Vue, etc), Git and SOLID principles. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: AWS experience strongly preferred.Docker/Kubernetes experience Nodejs/NPM related build systems and tooling experience Elasticsearch and/or Domain Driven Design experience The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. You will support the Business Automation Team that’s part of the Terrestrial Software organization.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Work with multiple teams in engineering, manufacturing and corporate functions to support and enhance browser-based solutions that rely heavily on relational databases and REST API’s, both upstream and downstream, as part of a service-oriented architecture.&8239; Conduct software development activities to support the design and development of our full stack applications and microservices. Provide engineering support for application issues and monitoring of application reliability through use of appropriate tools. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a software engineering or related discipline. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabBusiness Automation – Senior Software EngineerBased on-site at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Business Automation Software Engineer is responsible for working with the multiple teams in engineering, manufacturing and corporate functions to develop browser-based solutions that are used to improve the efficiency of Rocket Lab operations. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week.
Engineering Manager
Company: Rocket Travel
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Aug 02, 2023
We have offices in Chicago, NYC, Bogota, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Cebu, as well as colleagues working remotely across four continents. Rocket Travel is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach new heights in their career, and expand their knowledge working alongside talented, dedicated colleagues. Our customers can earn and redeem miles, points, and gift cards, or save big with exclusive discounts, for booking travel accommodations around the world, from global favorite brands to boutique bed and breakfasts. We also help our partners curate vacation excursion planning and car rental services, with a completely branded experience from the first search to check-out from their stay.We attract customers from every corner of the globe with a user experience that's built in-house from ideation to finished product: our team includes front- and back-end developers, customer service, data analysts, designers, marketers, accountants, partnership sales, and managers. We never expect people to have all of the answers, as long as they’re willing and able to learn and grow with us.Bi-Remote We encourage all applicants with a touch of wanderlust to apply to our team, as we work toward helping our travelers reach the vacation of their dreams.All of these efforts help ensure that we’re promoting a supportive workplace, where people are motivated to grow professionally and build rewarding travel experiences together. Note on general employment requirementsCandidates should be authorized to accept employment in the US from any employer, should be willing to start within three weeks of accepting an offer, and should be able to work the same daily working hours as our Chicago office.A final wordIf the idea of working within an environment that promotes accountability, curiosity, and community to build reward travel products sounds motivating to you, we would love to hear from you—even if you’re unable to meet 100% of the job requirements. Our global partnerships range from world-class airlines to international banks to large-scale shopping platforms. We began in 2013 as a start-up, were acquired by Bookings Holdings two quick years later, and we've been growing rapidly ever since. Not a frequent request but just in case, we'd love to know you might have interest.About Rocket TravelRocket Travel partners with loyalty programs around the world to make travel even more rewarding. Despite the world’s current situation, Booking Holdings has been rated the healthiest company in travel, and Rocket itself is already seeing travel demand surpass pre-pandemic levels.As an Engineering Manager at Rocket Travel, you will:Have a large impact on the success of the frontend discipline as a whole.Identify and provide technical leadership to high-value projects and keep your team focused on these projects.Manage engineers, and serve as a technical mentor for them in their career progression, offering feedback, giving mentoring, and reviewing performance.Spend much less time writing code, but still engage in small technical deliverables such as bug fixes and small features, in order to unblock your engineers and increase overall velocity.Be responsible for identifying bottlenecks in the process and roadblocks to success of your team and clearing these roadblocks.Identify resourcing needs for the team and be heavily involved in the recruiting and onboarding new engineers.About You:At Rocket Travel, we’re building a diverse team that values accountability, curiosity, and community. We don’t expect anyone to have all the answers, as long as they’re willing to learn and grow with us.You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related degree or equivalent practical experience.You have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on technical leadership and people management experience.You have a minimum of 5 years experience inWorking in an agile development team in the Software engineering disciplineMaking data driven decisionsWorking as a system owner with operational responsibilityWorking across the technology stack: infrastructure, client side, back end, performance, data and othersProgramming in Java, Javascript or TypescriptSystems architecture in complex, scalable and fault tolerant distributed systemsDevOps, Automation and CI/CD.You have a passion for quality.You have experience leading multiple distributed teams and successfully shipping products.You can communicate effectively and clearly.You have deployed applications to AWS or a similar cloud provider.You love to travel & have or will obtain a valid passport.
Tech Lead, ML
Company: Rocket Money
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 02, 2023
Rocket Money is seeking a tech lead for its machine learning team. The role involves managing a team of machine learning engineers and scientists, operating the team, innovating, building systems, maintaining critical path machine learning systems, growing and retaining a team, and recruiting responsibly. The ideal candidate has experience managing machine learning teams, running production ML projects, and a background in product experimentation and measurement. Rocket Money offers competitive pay, benefits, and a salary range of $180,000 - $210,000 + bonus + benefits.
Composites Technician - Level I-IV
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 05, 2023
Our proven manufacturing capability, technology leadership, and unsurpassed reliability makes SolAero the supplier of choice for demanding space programs. Composite Technician- LEVELS I-IV SolAero has an immediate need for Technicians of all levels for team to join a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment in Albuquerque. What you’ll get to do: Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems. Integration of mechanical hardware Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand. You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required. This requisition can be hired at a Technician Level I, II, III or IV. You’ll Bring these Qualifications for Composite Tech I: Minimum 1+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience OR 2+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR 2+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment High School Diploma or GED Basic Math Skills Knowledge of the following tool use (or if no previous experience, open to training on): Pneumatic tools Caliper Micrometers Hand tools Power tools Precision measurement instruments familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints Experience working with material data sheets Shop organization and cleanliness Use of personal protective equipment You’ll Bring these Qualifications for Composite Tech II: Minimum 3+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience OR 4+ years of military equipment maintenance experience OR 4+ years of experience in electronics, mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment High School Diploma or GED Must be certified or able to become certified in two composite work centers Intermediate Math Skills Experience in the use of the following tools to achieve complex composite assemblies: Pneumatic tools Caliper Micrometers Hand tools Power tools Precision measurement instruments familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints Experience working with material data sheets Shop organization and cleanliness Use of personal protective equipment You’ll Bring these Qualifications for Composite Tech III: Minimum 6+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience High School Diploma or GED Must be certified or able to become certified in all composite work centers Intermediate Math Skills Significant on the job experience of the following tool use to achieve complex composite assemblies: Pneumatic tools Caliper Micrometers Hand tools Power tools Precision measurement instruments familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints Experience working with material data sheets Shop organization and cleanliness Use of personal protective equipment You’ll Bring these Qualifications for Composite Tech IV: Minimum 12+ years of experience in composite or lamination experienceHigh School Diploma or GED Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers Intermediate Math Skills Experience training and mentoring newer composite technicians on industry standards and specific processes Expert knowledge of the following tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies: Pneumatic tools Caliper Micrometers Hand tools Power tools Precision measurement instruments familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints Experience working with material data sheets Shop organization and cleanliness Use of personal protective equipment These qualifications would be nice to have: Experienced in Core bond and Splicing Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments 1+ years composite experience (aerospace industry experience preferred) Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge Resin infusion knowledge ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabABOUT SOLAERO SolAero Technologies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highly efficient radiation-hardened solar cells, Coverglass Interconnected Cells (CICs), and solar panels for space power applications. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Since 2001, SolAero solar cells or panels have supplied primary power to over 1,000 successful space missions with zero on-orbit failures. Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.
Engineering Analyst II
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 03, 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 over 1,500 employees and is expanding. They are looking for an Engineering Analyst II with experience in structural and dynamic analysis. The role involves FEA, vibration, shock, and strength testing, creating test-correlated models, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 2+ years of experience with FEA, proficiency in SolidWorks Simulation and Simcenter Femap, and familiarity with aerospace industry standards.
Senior GNC Engineer - Lunar Trajectory & Orbit Determination
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 05, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Base Pay Range (CO Only)$105,000—$160,000 USDImportant information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers.SENIOR GNC ENGINEER – LUNAR TRAJECTORY & ORBIT DETERMINATIONBased at ASI by Rocket Lab’s facility in Littleton, Colorado, the Senior GNC Engineer – Lunar Trajectory & Orbit Determination must demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control concepts and applications, including mission trajectory design, flight dynamics, and orbit determination. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. You will support the GNC Lead of our two NASA CLPS missions delivering lunar landers and orbiters to the Moon in 2024 and 2026.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Work in a fast-paced, agile GNC team to design, test, and operate multiple lunar spacecraftDesign and analyze complex space mission trajectoriesDesign and develop software and processes to execute spacecraft orbit determination and maneuver planning eventsProcess radiometric ranging data to perform spacecraft orbit determinationAnalyze and integrate vision navigation systemsManage delta-V and propellant budgetsDevelop GNC operations products for application across multiple missionsDesign and develop GNC flight and simulation software and test suitesPerform Monte Carlo analysis of key mission risk areasYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered):Bachelor’s in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or other technical discipline6+ years of experience in orbital mechanics, trajectory design, maneuver planning, and orbit determination; OR master’s/PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or other technical discipline, and 4+ years of experience4+ years of experience developing attitude determination and control and/or guidance and navigation algorithms4+ years of experience developing in Python or MATLAB1+ years of experience operating spacecraftExperience with STK Astrogator, ODTK, POST, OTIS, or similar toolsExperience developing in C++THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Solid understanding of closed-loop control, estimation, and electronic systemsExperience with interplanetary or lunar spacecraft missionsExperience developing embedded or high reliability software in C++Experience with Git version controlExperience working in a continuous integration environmentExperience working within an Agile/Scrum based workflowAbility to work under pressure and to tight deadlinesThe expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSPACE SYSTEMSThis is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week.
Ground Software Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater Denver Area
Posted Aug 04, 2023
You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: • Develop and evolve web-based software architecture for spacecraft operations • Work closely with flight software developers, operations personnel, and systems engineers to understand requirements and functional needs • Deploy and configure the Rocket Lab Ground Data System • Establish monitoring and alerting to detect system degradation and outages • Identify ground systems issues and provide technical insight for resolutionYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered):Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline2+ years of software development experience2+ years of relevant work experience developing in PythonExperience architecting web-based software applicationsTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Full-stack software development experience, including: &9675; Backend – Python and/or Golang &9675; Frontend – Typescript and/or Javascript (Angular or React) &9675; Database – InfluxDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalentExperience with Python web experience (FastAPI or equivalent) Experience in the aerospace industry Experience with micro-service architecturesExperience leading complete system development efforts with a teamAbility to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented softwareExperience supporting satellite, spacecraft, constellation, and/or launch vehicle mission operationsFamiliarity with database design and implementationExperience using Git or other version control systemsExperience with SQLExperience with ticketing systems like Jira, etc.Experience with Kubernetes orchestrationExperience with Oauth authentication flowsExperience in full-stack and/or web development (NodeJS, Angular, TypeScript, or equivalent)Experience in CCSDS recommended standards, including Space Packet Protocol and COP-1The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Base Pay Range (CO Only)$71,000—$112,000 USDImportant information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Our components business is key to vertically integrating our spacecraft solutions and enabling constellations for customers. GROUND SOFTWARE ENGINEERBased out of Rocket Lab’s ASI site in Littleton, Colorado, the Ground Software Engineer is responsible for developing cutting-edge spacecraft ground software for our various Space Systems missions, and for providing ground system development and support for internal and external customers. The Space Systems Division is shaping Rocket Lab’s future with Photon, our brand of high-performance satellites, enabling innovative missions in low Earth orbit and beyond including missions for NASA to LEO, the Moon, and Mars and commercial customers, including leading the design and manufacture of 17 high-power telecommunication spacecraft buses for Globalstar.Rocket Lab is also growing our spacecraft components business, anchored on the acquisition of Sinclair Interplanetary manufacturing reaction wheels and star trackers in Toronto, SolAero Technologies manufacturing solar power and primary structure solutions in Albuquerque, Planetary Systems Corporation manufacturing launch separation systems in Silver Spring, and Advanced Solutions, Inc., provider of flight and ground software as a service in Denver. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabSPACE SYSTEMSThis is a rare opportunity to play a key role in Rocket Lab’s evolution into an end-to-end space company that delivers launch, spacecraft, and on-orbit operations. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered.
Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Aug 03, 2023
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. They aim to open access to space for improving life on Earth. The company has a strong team of over 1,500 people and is growing. The SENIOR EMBEDDED FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER role involves developing application software, hardware drivers, and collaborating with other engineering disciplines. The expected salary range is not provided.
Software Engineer II - Business Automation
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Aug 02, 2023
Rocket Lab is seeking a Business Automation Software Engineer II to work on-site at their headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to develop browser-based solutions for improving Rocket Lab's operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering, a degree in a relevant field, and technical expertise in C#/.NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, Angular, Git, and SOLID principles. AWS experience is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
People & Culture Coordinator
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted Aug 05, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabPEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATORBased at SolAero by Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, New Mexico the People & Culture Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to employees, assisting the P&C team with file maintenance, HRIS entries, and other HR activities. You will support the Director of People & Culture and the People & Culture team with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DOOversee new hire preparations and set-up, orientation, new hire paperwork collection, & I-9 tracking for all locationsProcess all pre-employment background screeningMaintain record keeping and uploading documents into HRIS systemsCompile data from personnel records and prepare reportsCoordinate, review, & process required new hire paperworkProvide and complete employment verifications as necessaryProcess employee changes in the HRIS systemsPerform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriatelyOther duties as assigned.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONSBachelors Degree in HR or Business2+ years of HR experienceMust have proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word & PowerPointTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVEAbility to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a team with little supervision requiredStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to organize, prioritize, and reorder workload in a dynamic environmentAerospace Industry experience Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Rocket LabRocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth.
Data Engineer II
Company: Rocket Lab
Location: Greater LA Area
Posted Aug 04, 2023
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at [email protected] dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program.Base Pay Range (CA Only)$95,000—$107,700 USDImportant information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations fromthe U.S Department of State.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. A response to your request may take up to two business days.FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations. The Data Engineer, as part of the Business Intelligence team is responsible for solutioning and delivering robust data pipelines, ultimately streamline analytics and advanced data science. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.Life at Rocket LabData Engineer IIBased on site at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA. You will support the Business Intelligence Manager and Business Intelligence/IT organization, with deliverables required for internal business departments and analytics.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:You will work alongside an awesome team of Data Analysts, Software Engineers, Team Leads, Principal Data Engineers and other business functions to curate and shape datasets, develop data pipelines, to support Rocket and Satellite manufacturing.Contributing to the development of Business Intelligence standards and our technology platform is an important part of the Business Intelligence Data Engineer’s responsibilities as is delivering streamlined data pipelines and assets.Look after the data platforms to ensure analytics and pipelines are delivered on time.Design and solution of re-usable data pipelines (batch and stream) using SQL and Python and other data programming languages.Add value by technical knowledge in data and data science to propel the business intelligence team to the next level. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS (Must meet every point):3 + years of hands-on work experience in data engineering and a bachelor’s degree in computer science / data and analytics / statistics or a related field.3 + years of MS SQL Server and ETL experience.Experience querying and ingesting data from APIs and building APIs.At least 1 year of experience with Python.Knowledge in building and deploying pipelines alongside any other cloud ETL tools.THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.Cloud computing and deployment experience.Experience with Data Science tools.Experience implementing Machine Learning models.Agile experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours.Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week.