Is Rocket Lab currently hiring?

Yes, Rocket Lab is currently hiring for 37 open positions in the United States. Use Glassdoor to find and apply for a job that loves you back. Then start preparing for your job interview at Rocket Lab by browsing Glassdoor's interview experience ratings and reviews, anonymously submitted by applicants and employees.

How much do Rocket Lab jobs pay?

The average salary at Rocket Lab varies by position: Rocket Lab Engineer roles report a median total pay of NZ$80,000 per year. Rocket Lab Technician roles report a median total pay of NZ$63,000 per year. Rocket Lab Manufacturing Engineer roles report a median total pay of NZ$80,000 per year. Rocket Lab Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of NZ$80,000 per year. Rocket Lab Senior Engineer roles report a median total pay of NZ$111,000 per year. This is based on anonymous salary reports submitted to Glassdoor by Rocket Lab employees in the United States.

What do employees say about career development at Rocket Lab?

As of June 2026, Rocket Lab employees rate their career opportunities with 3.7 out of 5 stars, according to 302 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews . This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

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37 results in US

Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Machining
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$75K - NZ$88K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Spacecraft Operations Engineer Pipeline
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$84K - NZ$105K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
18d
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer
Mount Wellington, Auckland
NZ$84K - NZ$105K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+

CNC Programmer
Warkworth, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Manufacturing Engineer II
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Manufacturing Engineer II - Vehicle Integration
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$75K - NZ$88K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
12d
IT Network Engineer II
Easy Apply
30d+
Flight Analysis Engineer - Electron Operations
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$82K - NZ$118K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
6d
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Propulsion Technician - Rotor Assembly
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$60K - NZ$70K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Software Engineer II - Data Engineering
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$86K - NZ$140K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
HITL Engineer I
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$85K - NZ$114K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
6d
CNC Programmer
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Project Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Junior Thermofluids Analyst
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$85K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
3d
Neutron Mechanical Assembly Technician
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$60K - NZ$70K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Configuration Management Engineer - Neutron
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$85K - NZ$114K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
10d
RF Systems Engineer I - Operations
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Avionics Engineer I - Electron Avionics Systems
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$72K - NZ$99K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
12d
Senior Development Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$90K - NZ$106K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Manufacturing Engineer II - Space Systems
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$75K - NZ$88K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
12d
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$86K - NZ$140K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
13d
Space Systems Technician
New Zealand
Easy Apply
30d+
Structural Analyst I/II
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$85K - NZ$100K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
17d
Avionics Engineer II – Test
Mount Wellington, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Composites
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
CNC Operator (Evening Shift)
Warkworth, Auckland
NZ$57K - NZ$75K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Development Engineer II - Thermal Protection Systems
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Software Engineer - Operations Software
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Spacecraft Operations Ground Software Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$86K - NZ$140K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
13d
Senior Propulsion Components Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$85K - NZ$110K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
13d
Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Avionics (Night Shift, 4 day week)
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer
Auckland, Auckland
Easy Apply
10d
Senior Thermofluids Analyst
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$85K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
3d
Team Lead - RF Ground Segment
Auckland, Auckland
NZ$74K - NZ$98K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Propulsion Automation & Test Systems Engineer
Mangatawhiri, Waikato
NZ$70K - NZ$90K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+

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