Rocket Lab jobs

Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer I at Rocket Lab oversees the health, safety, and performance of a growing fleet of satellites, supporting mission phases from commissioning through re-entry across diverse mission types. The role requires on-site presence at Rocket Lab's Long Beach headquarters and involves cross-functional collaboration with spacecraft design, software, and propulsion teams. This is an operations and spacecraft management role, not a software engineering position.

Space Systems Technician at Rocket Lab performs precision mechanical and electrical assembly of spacecraft hardware, component testing, quality assurance, and mentoring of junior technicians. Role requires technical craftsmanship, hands-on troubleshooting, and adherence to exacting cleanliness/safety standards. Located Auckland, New Zealand.

Mission Operations Intern (Fall 2026) at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA accelerating automation and DevOps for spacecraft mission operations. Responsibilities include hands-on work with Python, Linux, CI/CD, HIL/SIL testing, and supporting ground/on-orbit systems across spacecraft fleet. Requires enrollment in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Software Engineering program with 3+ months relevant experience and 3.0+ GPA. On-site internship in Long Beach.

Supply Chain Intern (Fall 2026) at Rocket Lab supporting the Supply Chain team in process improvement and cost reduction at Middle River, MD facility. Responsibilities include identifying efficiency opportunities, working with supply chain professionals on real challenges, attending mentorship meetings, and participating in company events. Requires enrollment in engineering, business, operations, or industrial engineering program with 3+ months supply chain experience and 3.0+ GPA. On-site internship role in Maryland.

Senior LN Development and Integration Lead at Rocket Lab, based onsite in Long Beach, CA. Reports to IT team, focusing on ERP (Infor LN) customization, development, migration to cloud edition, and API/middleware integrations. Requires 2+ years of ERP/LN experience and technical leadership of integration initiatives. No remote option stated; onsite required.

Combustion Devices Intern at Rocket Lab supporting design, analysis, and testing of thrust chambers and nozzles for rocket engines. On-site internship in Long Beach, CA, requires enrollment in aeronautical/aerospace/astronautical engineering program with 3+ months applied engineering experience and 3.0+ GPA.

CNC Machinist III/Senior position (D Shift) at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California. Role involves operating and maintaining CNC lathe/mill machines for aerospace hardware manufacturing. Requires 5–8+ years CNC experience, ability to interpret CAD/GD&T drawings, and troubleshoot tolerances. On-site position in Long Beach, CA.

CNC Machinist III/Senior position (C Shift) at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California. Role involves operating and maintaining CNC lathe/mill machines for aerospace hardware manufacturing. Requires 5–8+ years CNC experience, ability to interpret CAD/GD&T drawings, and troubleshoot tolerances. On-site position in Long Beach, CA.

Lead Engineer position at Rocket Lab for Neutron Launch Vehicle's tooling, GSE, and test infrastructure based in Middle River, MD. Manages engineering teams responsible for production tooling, ground support equipment design, and test coordination. Requires mechanical/aerospace engineering background. On-site role at production facility.