Integrated Operations Engineer II

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Auckland, NZ

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Integrated Operations Engineer II role at Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is critical to ensuring the safe and successful testing, launch, and on-orbit operations of Electron launch vehicles and Photon spacecraft, directly supporting missions that advance scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change monitoring, national security, and technology demonstrations.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing for and conducting testing and launch operations, defining test requirements, developing and executing procedures, monitoring real-time console operations, troubleshooting issues, performing failure investigations and root cause analyses, reviewing post-test and post-flight data, and continuously improving integration and testing processes.
• The role is based in Auckland, New Zealand, and requires domestic and international travel to support operations at facilities including the Auckland Mission Control Centre, propulsion test sites, and launch complexes in Mahia and Wallops Island.
• The Engineer II will work within Rocket Lab’s Integrated Operations team, contributing to process and tool development, gaining hands-on experience with launch vehicle systems, and developing expertise in high-stakes aerospace operations while supporting the company’s mission to increase access to space.

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in engineering design, test, and/or operations.
• Experience and/or expertise with mechanical systems including structures, mechanisms, propulsion, pressurization, hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, instrumentation, or command & control systems.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness and real-time communications throughout complex operations.
• Careful work ethic with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Self-driven, motivated, and contagiously positive attitude.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space launch systems and contribute to missions supporting NASA, climate science, and national security.
• Hands-on experience with launch vehicle testing, integration, and operations at world-class facilities.
• Professional growth in a fast-paced, innovative aerospace environment with exposure to end-to-end space systems.
• Collaborative team culture focused on mission success, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Domestic and international travel to support operations at key launch and test sites.
• Equal employment opportunity employer with commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

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About Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

Rocket Lab is an American aerospace company that designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron rockets, operates the Photon spacecraft bus, and provides dedicated and rideshare launch services from sites in New Zealand and Virginia. Founded in 2006, it focuses on small-to-medium satellite deployment, interplanetary missions, and responsive space access, complemented by spacecraft components, satellite subsystems, and global ground segment services for commercial, civil, and national security customers.

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