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Jobs at Rocket Lab

Aerospace & Defense · Grant

260
Open roles
$165k
Median base · $81k–$270k
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Open roles at Rocket Lab

260 open roles

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Mechanical Engineer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Principal Engineer, Space Payloads

Tucson, AZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Principal Combustion Devices Engineer

$162k–$270kLong Beach, CA
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Lead, Operations Software

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Lead Operations Software Engineer

$142k–$180kLong Beach, CA
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Junior RF Systems Engineer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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HITL Engineer

$82k–$113kLong Beach, CA
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Graphic Designer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

$81k–$102kLittleton, CO
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Flight Analysis Engineer

$115k–$144kLong Beach, CA
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Electrical Engineer

$101k–$126kPasadena, CA
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Development Engineer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Chief Engineer, Space Payloads

Tucson, AZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Avionics Test and Launch Engineer

$87k–$109kWallops Island, VA
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Avionics Project Engineer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 4w ago
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Systems Engineer, Configuration and Change Management

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 1mo ago
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Software Build Engineer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 1mo ago
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Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer

$115k–$158kLong Beach, CA
✓ From careers page· 1mo ago
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Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

$116k–$187kLittleton, CO
✓ From careers page· 1mo ago
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Senior Development Engineer

Auckland, NZ
✓ From careers page· 1mo ago

Rocket Lab — frequently asked questions

Is Rocket Lab hiring software engineers?

Yes — Rocket Lab has 260 open software roles on EchoJobs right now, sourced directly from their careers page and updated hourly.

How much does Rocket Lab pay software engineers?

Listed base salaries for Rocket Lab software roles range roughly $81k–$270k, with a median around $165k (base only, where disclosed).

What software roles is Rocket Lab hiring for?

Rocket Lab is currently hiring for roles like Program Manager, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer.

How do I apply to a job at Rocket Lab?

Open any Rocket Lab role on EchoJobs and use the apply link — it goes straight to Rocket Lab's official careers page, with no reposts or middlemen.