Rocket Lab USA

Principal Integration & Test Engineer

As a Principal Integration & Test Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will play a key role in integration, alignment, calibration, and verification of advanced EO/IR payloads that support national…

JobPosted 4 Nov 2026

Principal Flight Software Engineer

This role is for someone who wants to see their software make a big impact on the way we explore space and use it as a platform for discovery and innovation.

Rocket Lab USALittleton, CO

JobPosted 4 Nov 2026

Principal Flight Software Engineer

This role is for someone who wants to see their software make a big impact on the way we explore space and use it as a platform for discovery and innovation.

JobPosted 3 Nov 2026

Principal Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

Based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Principal Engineer is responsible for overseeing our various satellite programs.

Principal Engineer, Space Payloads

As a Principal Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation space-based electro-optical sensor systems.

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will design flight software in support of spacecraft for Tranche 3 of the U.S.

Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer

We're currently seeking a Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer for our propulsion engineering team based out of Long Beach, CA.

Principal Electrical Engineer

As a Principal Electrical Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will have the opportunity to support the development and test of avionics hardware for our electro-optical optical systems.

JobPosted 29 Oct 2026

Principal Combustion Devices Engineer

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Principal Combustion Devices Engineer will be responsible for the development of one or more combustion devices (preburners, main injectors, thrust chambers…

Principal Cloud Security Engineer

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's office in Long Beach, CA the Principal Cloud Security Engineer must demonstrate a firm grasp of cloud-first, automated, API-driven security and statistical risk concepts and communication.

Rocket Lab USAAuckland, NZ

Principal Avionics Engineer - Neutron

We're building Neutron, a medium lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for constellation deployment, interplanetary missions, and human spaceflight.

Rocket Lab USAChantilly, VA

Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis)

As a Principal Algorithm Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Chantilly, VA, you will develop, validate, and deploy advanced algorithms for advanced EO/IR space payloads, with an emphasis on image processing…

Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis)

As a Principal Algorithm Engineer of EO/IR image analysis and pattern recognition for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will develop, validate, and deploy algorithms for advanced image processing, object…

Principal Algorithm Engineer (EO/IR Image Analysis)

As a Principal Algorithm Engineer for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Long Beach, CA, you will develop, validate, and deploy advanced algorithms for advanced EO/IR space payloads, with an emphasis on image processing…

Rocket Lab USAAuckland, NZ

JobPosted 29 Oct 2026

Precision Cleaning Technician - (Overnight Shift)

The Cleanroom Technician is a member of the Mechanical Production Team but is specifically focused on the precision cleaning of Reaction Wheels and Electron Components.

JobPosted 6 Nov 2026

Precision Cleaning Technician II - B Shift

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Precision Cleaning Technician III will work with various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.

InternshipPosted 2 Nov 2026

People & Culture Intern Summer 2027

As a People and Culture Intern based at Rocket Lab's site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in People & Culture operations and insight into our company's approach to…

$25/hourJob offer possible