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ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!&nbsp;ABOUT THE TEAM:The Space Systems Propulsion team is responsible for developing and delivering qualified, flight-ready space vehicle propulsion systems. The team takes on system-level and component-level ownership; from mission requirement through detailed design and qualification to integration and beyond, including pre-launch, launch, and on orbit operations support.&nbsp;Most designs and hardware are developed and manufactured in-house. Examples of past work include the Curie and HyperCurie engines. Currently the team is working on the whole propulsion system for ESCAPADE, a NASA science mission to Mars, as well as the propulsion system for the Victus Haze mission.The team consists of development engineers and development technicians with a range of experience and skill sets. Each team member is expected to be capable of owning a component or system through its development lifecycle and production implementation. This means that the skillset of the team spans systems engineering, design, build, and test, though individuals may have their specializations. Engineers work hands-on, often alongside technicians, with development, qualification, and flight hardware. Team members interface regularly with stakeholders across the company, including GNC, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Flight Software, Thermal, Structural Analysis, and others.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:<ul><li>Owning development of new or existing products or systems, acting as technical lead to guide team through end-to-end development process.</li><li>Conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modelling, analysis, and system designs.</li><li>Requirements gathering, definition, and management. Systems engineering activities and leadership within the team.</li><li>Test planning, setup, instrumentation, execution, and data analysis.</li><li>Communicating with project stakeholders internal and external to the team.</li><li>Technical risk-based decision making to the right/best solution when faced with an engineering challenge.</li><li>Project management including schedule building and maintenance, identifying top priority items, tasking of other engineers and technicians, and communication of status to leadership and other teams.</li><li>Mentorship and coaching of people within the team on technical and professional development.</li><li>Defining and maintaining standard of excellence for their team through documentation, training, coaching, and review of others’ work.</li><li>Contributing to engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience.</li></ul>YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn.</li><li>5+ years of experience in propulsion system development, or equivalent high performance field.</li><li>Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronics, or equivalent.</li><li>Practical systems engineering mindset and approach. Strong grasp of all steps in the Systems Engineering V and risk-based decision making.</li><li>Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using test data using software such as Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, or similar.</li><li>Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity. Makes decisions using basic engineering principles, available literature and standards, technical risk assessments, test data, and physics-based models.</li><li>Experience with end-to-end development process including gathering requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.</li><li>Heavy emphasis on achievement and details – getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards.</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Practice in identifying the necessary steps to achieve high level technical goals, scheduling them in a plan, and managing delivery against that plan.</li><li>Experience with Jama or Rational DOORS.</li><li>Capabilities using Python for data manipulation and post-processing.</li><li>Demonstrated hands on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace.</li><li>Detailed mechanical design experience using NX (preferred) or equivalent industry standard CAD software.</li><li>Experience using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Teamcenter (preferred), Windchill, or similar.</li><li>Experience using National Instruments data acquisition systems</li><li>Masters or PhD.</li></ul>If the above sounds like you&nbsp;apply now!WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Rocket Lab

Senior Propulsion System Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!ABOUT SPACE SYSTEMS AT ROCKET LAB:Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:This position will work closely, and develop strong relationships with other Engineers, Technicians and subject matter experts across a range of departments to enable effective production, test and operation of Rocket Lab Spacecraft.The primary purpose of the Space Systems Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical is to facilitate and optimise production of Spacecraft systems and sub-systems for a high-growth, high-consequence production environment, ensuring best-practice manufacturing principles are employed to meet stringent deadlines.<ul><li>Taking ownership of Spacecraft mechanical production lines</li><li>Supporting build of Spacecraft mechanical systems in a hands-on capacity</li><li>Practicing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques</li><li>Managing project timelines</li><li>Understanding technical and program risks</li><li>Leading non-conformance and root cause analysis investigations</li><li>Creating technical documentation</li><li>Advising on design improvements for components, subsystems, procedures, equipment and tooling</li><li>Driving action towards achieving departmental KPIs</li></ul>YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering</li><li>Hands-on experience with complex mechanical systems within a manufacturing environment</li><li>Knowledge of common mechanical mechanisms, assembly processes, fluid delivery systems and associated testing</li><li>Proven ability to deliver KPI’s (with little to no supervision) on schedule, as an individual or as a member of an integrated team</li><li>Can-do approach and flexibility to thrive around growing teams and processes</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Proven risk assessment and risk-based decision-making skills</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Working experience with environmental acceptance/production acceptance testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal and vacuum</li><li>Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and pressure sensors</li><li>Knowledge of production quality metrics</li><li>Experience with ERP/PM Systems - Siemens Team Center/Infor LN</li><li>Experience in configuration control and configuration management in production systems</li><li>Demonstrated experience with DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, root cause and corrective actions</li><li>Proven ability to deliver new product implementation activities on time and to budget</li><li>Familiar with engineering change processes and implementation in production environments</li><li>Understanding of process qualification theory</li></ul>If you meet 50% of the requirements in this job ad – we want to hear from you with a variety of openings currently- Apply Now!&nbsp;WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Space Systems Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.SR. SPACECRAFT MECHANICAL ENGINEER – TS/SCI CLEARANCEBased out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing high performance and lightweight satellite deployment systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers. You will support the Space Systems organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:<ul><li>Support the Business Development team with proposals and mission concepts</li><li>Develop high performance and lightweight satellite systems, mechanisms, and satellite bus configurations for our customers</li><li>Develop concepts and satellite configurations for high value science and interplanetary missions</li><li>Define what mechanisms look like on a modern satellite system/bus</li><li>Own component designs from conceptual design through production, test, and operation</li><li>Perform hand-calcs and FEA to drive design decisions</li><li>Lead key component design, manufacturing, and test reviews</li><li>Create and maintain product definition through CAD, production drawings, and test and operations procedures</li><li>Manage development schedules, vendors, budgets, and other project deliverables</li></ul>YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline</li><li>Active TS/SCI clearance</li><li>5+ years of mechanical engineering experience</li><li>Experience with CAD modeling and drawing</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: <ul><li>Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or other engineering discipline</li><li>Spacecraft/satellite design experience</li><li>Rapid conceptual design iteration experience</li><li>Exceptional mechanical mechanism problem-solving skills</li><li>Hands-on development and testing experience</li><li>Experience with analysis and interpretation of test data (Thermal, Vibe)</li><li>Ability to take a product from concept through to production with little supervision</li><li>Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously</li><li>Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering</li><li>Ability to apply GD&amp;T to component designs</li><li>Experience developing satellite deployment systems</li><li>General spacecraft systems engineering knowledge, and experience with requirements assessments and interface control document generation</li></ul>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must be physically able to commute to buildings&nbsp;</li><li>Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.&nbsp;</li></ul>Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.&nbsp; Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO &amp; a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.Base Pay Range (CA Only)$105,000—$205,000 USDWHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Sr. Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!&nbsp;ABOUT THE TEAM: The Space Systems Propulsion team is responsible for developing and delivering qualified, flight-ready space vehicle propulsion systems. The team takes on system-level and component-level ownership; from mission requirement through detailed design and qualification to integration and beyond, including pre-launch, launch, and on orbit operations support.Most designs and hardware are developed and manufactured in-house. Examples of past work include the Curie and HyperCurie engines. Currently the team is working on the whole propulsion system for ESCAPADE, a NASA science mission to Mars, as well as the propulsion system for the Victus Haze mission.The team consists of development engineers and development technicians with a range of experience and skill sets. Each team member is expected to be capable of owning a component or system through its development lifecycle and production implementation. This means that the skillset of the team spans systems engineering, design, build, and test, though individuals may have their specializations. Engineers work hands-on, often alongside technicians, with development, qualification, and flight hardware. Team members interface regularly with stakeholders across the company, including GNC, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Flight Software, Thermal, Structural Analysis, and others.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:<ul><li>Owning development of new or existing products or systems, acting as technical lead to guide team through end-to-end development process</li><li>Conceptual and detailed designs in CAD for propulsion system components as well as calculations, analysis, and system designs.</li><li>Release of 2D drawings and 3D PMI specifications for flight and tooling components and assemblies</li><li>Design and drawing review and release approval</li><li>Requirements gathering and definition</li><li>Test planning, setup, instrumentation, execution, data analysis, and reporting</li><li>Communicating with internal and external project stakeholders</li><li>Technical risk-based decision making to the right/best solution when faced with an engineering challenge</li><li>Project management including schedule building and maintenance, identifying top priority items, tasking of other engineers and technicians, and communication of status to leadership and other teams</li><li>Mentorship and coaching of people within the team on technical and professional development</li><li>Defining and maintaining standard of excellence for their team through documentation, training, coaching, and review of others’ work</li><li>Contributing to engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience</li></ul>YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn.</li><li>5+ years of experience in propulsion development, or equivalent high-performance field.</li><li>Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronics, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong understanding of aerospace development process from requirements to detailed design, through build, qualification, and acceptance testing.</li><li>Detailed mechanical design experience using NX (preferred) or equivalent industry standard CAD software.</li><li>Experience using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Teamcenter (preferred), Windchill, or similar.</li><li>Track record of design reviews and approving release of flight parts.</li><li>Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity. Makes decisions using basic engineering principles, available literature and standards, technical risk assessments, test data, and physics-based models.</li><li>Experience with end-to-end development process including gathering requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.</li><li>Heavy emphasis on achievement and details – getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards.</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Practice in identifying the necessary steps to achieve high level technical goals, scheduling them in a plan, and managing delivery against that plan.</li><li>Experience developing requirement and verification sets, as well as writing test plans, performing testing, and writing test reports.</li><li>Capabilities using Python for data manipulation and post-processing.</li><li>Demonstrated hands on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace.</li><li>Experience using National Instruments data acquisition systems.</li><li>Masters of PhD.</li></ul>If the above sounds like you&nbsp;apply now!WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You'll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Rocket Lab you will be responsible for ensuring the quality requirements for procured parts, services &amp; processes are achieved. Working as a liaison between our internal customers and suppliers you are a critical conduit for translating technical requirements into easy and clear specifications that suppliers can achieve. Your exceptional communication and negotiation skills will encourage suppliers to strive for improvement, implement more robust quality processes and drive cost reduction, processes efficiency whilst enabling smooth management of the sometimes-conflicting priorities between customers &amp; suppliers.The role will also include creation of non-conformance reports, performing supplier audits, managing supplier concessions and identifying opportunities for improvement to reduce risk, cost or lead time to Rocket Lab.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Minimum 3 Years' experience working in a high quality, process driven environment</li><li>Degree qualified in engineering, science, or other technically relevant field</li><li>Practical experience leading and investigating quality related issues</li><li>Experience with Root cause Investigations, Practical Problem solving, 8D's, 5 Why's, Fishbone diagrams, Ishikawa and/or similar problem solving tools</li><li>The ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric dimensions</li><li>Problem solving attitude</li><li>Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated</li><li>The ability to learn quickly and work productively without direct supervision</li><li>Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines</li><li>Highly organised with faultless attention to detail</li><li>Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships</li></ul> THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Previous experience in a supplier quality role</li><li>Experience leading and managing projects</li><li>Experience working within a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive etc</li><li>Exposure to regulatory standards such as AS9100, ISO13485, IATF 16949 or similar</li><li>Experience with a wide range of specialised technical manufacturing processes</li><li>Lean/six sigma experience</li><li>NPI/APQP/PPAP experience</li><li>Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&amp;R</li><li>Developing KPI's for performance reporting</li></ul>If this role sounds like you, Apply now!&nbsp; WHAT TO EXPECTWe're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.Important information: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.WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Supplier Quality Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:As a Software Engineer in Rocket Lab's Operations Software team you will be responsible for the development of the real-time data and commanding software services that ensure the successful launch and mission operations of Neutron, Electron and spacecraft. You will collaborate closely with the Operations, Flight Software, Analysis and Data teams to develop the real-time system that provides acquisition, distribution, and capture of telemetry data and commands.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar</li><li>5+ years of experience within a related field</li><li>Golang Development</li><li>High-performance systems &amp; scalability</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Network Protocols (UDP / TCP / gRPC / CCSDS)</li><li>Kubernetes, AWS and other cloud providers</li><li>Python Development</li><li>CI/CD systems</li></ul>If the above sounds like you,&nbsp;apply now!&nbsp;WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Senior Software Engineer - Operations Software - Golang

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defence sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.&nbsp;ABOUT THE TEAM:&nbsp;The Space Systems Propulsion team is responsible for developing and delivering qualified, flight-ready space vehicle propulsion systems. The team takes on system-level and component-level ownership; from mission requirement through detailed design and qualification to integration and beyond, including pre-launch, launch, and on orbit operations support.Most designs and hardware are developed and manufactured in-house. Examples of past work&nbsp;include the Curie and HyperCurie engines. Currently the team is working on the whole propulsion&nbsp;system for ESCAPADE, a NASA science mission to Mars, as well as the propulsion system for the&nbsp;Victus Haze mission.The team consists of development engineers and development technicians with a range of experience and skill sets. Each team member is expected to be capable of owning a component or&nbsp;system through its development lifecycle and production implementation. This means that the skillset of the team spans systems engineering, design, build, and test, though individuals may have&nbsp;their specializations. Engineers work hands-on, often alongside technicians, with development, qualification, and flight hardware. Team members interface regularly with stakeholders across the company, including GNC, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Flight Software, Thermal, Structural Analysis, and others.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:Innovative and reliable propulsion systems are one of Rocket Lab’s key differentiators. As a Senior Development Engineer, your purpose will be to work with your team to develop new systems and components and innovate on existing designs. You will identify and solve challenges that arise during development, qualification, and production, ensuring the success of our missions and products. As with all roles at Rocket Lab, this is an opportunity to do career-defining work with exceptional people on meaningful projects.You will be responsible for:<ul><li>Test planning, setup, execution, analysis, and reporting.</li><li>Owning development of new or existing products or systems, acting as technical lead to guide team through end-to-end development process.</li><li>Conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modelling, analysis, and system designs.</li><li>Requirements gathering, definition, and management. Systems engineering activities and leadership within the team.</li><li>Test planning, setup, instrumentation, execution, and data analysis.</li><li>Communicating with project stakeholders internal and external to the team.</li><li>Technical risk-based decision making to the right/best solution when faced with an engineering challenge.</li><li>Project management including schedule building and maintenance, identifying top priority items, tasking of other engineers and technicians, and communication of status to leadership and other teams.</li><li>Mentorship and coaching of people within the team on technical and professional development.</li><li>Defining and maintaining standard of excellence for their team through documentation, training, coaching, and review of others’ work.</li><li>Contributing to engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience.</li></ul>YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>A genuine passion for engineering, curious mindset, and willingness to learn.</li><li>5+ years of experience in propulsion system development, or equivalent high performance field.</li><li>Engineering degree in mechanical, aerospace, mechatronics, or equivalent.</li><li>Practical testing and verification mindset</li><li>Expertise in fluid or propulsion system testing, instrumentation, and test control</li><li>Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity. Makes decisions using basic engineering principles, available literature and standards, technical risk assessments, test data, and physics-based models.</li><li>Experience with end-to-end development process including gathering requirements, detailed design, qualification, production, and acceptance testing.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.</li><li>Heavy emphasis on achievement and details – getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards.</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Experience working with high pressure gases and hazardous substances</li><li>Experience with LabView and experience with National Instruments data acquisition systems</li><li>Capabilities using Python for data manipulation and post-processing.</li><li>Demonstrated hands on engineering skills, inside or outside the workplace.</li><li>Detailed mechanical design experience using NX (preferred) or equivalent industry standard CAD software.</li><li>Experience using Product Lifecycle Management software such as Teamcenter (preferred), Windchill, or similar.&nbsp;</li><li>Masters or PhD.</li></ul>If the above sounds like you&nbsp;apply now!WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!SPACE SYSTEMSRocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.SENIOR GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION AND CONTROLS (GNC) ENGINEER&nbsp;Based out of Rocket Lab's ASI office in Littleton CO, the&nbsp;Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer must demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. Work to include all facets of the engineering life cycle: spacecraft concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation, subsystem requirements development, detailed GNC design, subsystem integration &amp; test (I&amp;T), and vehicle I&amp;T. You will support the Space Systems Software organization to execute leading edge programs and products.&nbsp;WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:<ul><li>GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft&nbsp;and space missions to include LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD.</li><li>Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation product</li><li>Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management</li><li>GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design</li><li>Test process development and execution</li><li>Define fault detection and response</li><li>Hardware-in-the-loop and monte carlo simulation</li><li>Integration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools</li><li>Support internal and external design reviews</li></ul>YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering or other technical discipline</li><li>5+ years’ experience with C++ or similar object-oriented programming language</li><li>5+ years of aerospace design/development experience or similar</li><li>Knowledge of GNC sensors and actuators</li><li>Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar</li><li>Proficiency in C++ or similar object-oriented programming language</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Advanced degree in computer science, aerospace engineering or similar technical discipline</li><li>Experience with the following:<ul><li>STK or other space mission analysis tools</li><li>C++</li><li>Orbital Dynamics</li><li>Atmospheric Flight</li><li>Spacecraft operations</li><li>Spacecraft manufacturing</li><li>Rendezvous, proximity ops, and docking (RPOD)</li><li>Entry, decent, and landing</li><li>Lunar or Interplanetary missions</li><li>Atmospheric GNC</li><li>Flex, slosh, and multi-body modeling</li><li>State space and frequency domain analysis</li><li>STK, ODTK, Astrogator, or similar space mission analysis tools</li><li>Spacecraft operations</li><li>Spacecraft manufacturing</li></ul></li></ul>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must be physically able to commute to buildings&nbsp;</li><li>Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.&nbsp;</li></ul>The 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.&nbsp; Base salary is only one part of Rocket Lab’s compensation package for this role.&nbsp;You may be eligible for company stock, or cash incentives, and&nbsp;can purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab’s Employee Stock Purchase Program. Employee benefits also include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Base Pay Range (CO Only)$125,000—$175,000 USDWHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Senior GNC Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:Launching a rocket and operating satellites requires a symphony of multiple teams, multiple sites, and multiple complex systems working together towards mission success. Software drives every aspect of this, and Rocket Lab has a large number of complex software products.Working with Rocket Lab’s GNC team the Software Build Engineer will be responsible for the continuous integration and deployment (automation of the building, testing, and distribution) of the avionics, ground systems and production software for Rocket Lab’s GNC Launch team.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a software development environment with major focus on build, continuous integration and deployment of software.</li><li>Experience with embedded software development and associated tools.</li><li>Git</li><li>Linux and Windows system administration</li><li>Experience with Redmine, Jira or other issue tracker</li><li>Experience with Team City, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, TFS CI or other build system.</li><li>Experience with make, cmake, automake or other build tools</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Scrum</li><li>Docker or Kubernetes</li><li>Experience with web and cloud software build and deployment</li><li>Network security</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Chef, Puppet, Salt, Transform or other provisioning system</li></ul>If the above sounds like you,&nbsp;apply now!WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

Software Build Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LABRocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. &nbsp;Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!ABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp; WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:As the Avionics Development Engineer II, you'll be a key figure in our engineering team developing, testing, and deploying state-of-the-art avionics hardware and systems.&nbsp;The Engineer II is a highly technical go-to person, and point of contact for issues, questions, and design changes for nominated projects. This position requires strong technical skills in electronic circuit design, PCB design, and environmental testing at the component level.This includes but is not limited to flight computers, FPGAs, RF systems, and components used in guidance, navigation, and control. Our fundamental goal is to ensure our payloads reach orbit on time, every time while maintaining the safety of the public. Your role working with avionics hardware is critical to this mission, and the main line of defense to ensure the quality and reliability in a fast-paced production environment.YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other engineering discipline</li><li>5+ years relevant industry experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience with hardware development or electronics test engineering.</li><li>3+ years of programming experience, preferably in Python, LabView, or C/C++</li><li>Proven trouble-shooting skills, ability to make recommendations with limited data, and demonstrated good engineering judgment by evaluating all options.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere.</li></ul>THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:<ul><li>Knowledge of FMECA and experience with change management systems.</li><li>Experience in designing hardware (including analog, digital, or mixed-signal PCBs) from concept through production, and knowledge of environmental design testing (such as vibration, shock, thermal, and TVAC).</li><li>Understanding of design for manufacture and manufacturing techniques for electronic components and electrical systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing materials for external distribution.</li></ul>If the above sounds like you apply now!WHAT TO EXPECT&nbsp;We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Important information:FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.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 <a href="mailto:g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This" target="_blank">g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This</a> dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; For more information on these Regulations, click here&nbsp;ITAR Regulations.

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