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Design, model, analyze, and test guidance, navigation, and control systems for launch vehicles. Perform trajectory and mission analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, HITL testing, flight code development, and customer-facing mission definition and proposal support.

Design, build, and test fluid components (valves, actuators, regulators) for the Neutron launch vehicle. Create analytical models, CAD and drawings, lead design and test reviews, manage vendors, run prototype builds and qualification test campaigns, perform failure investigations and update designs to improve reliability, cost, mass, and build rate.

The Principal/Senior Combustion Devices Engineer will develop and analyze combustion devices for the Archimedes engine, ensuring high-quality design and effective testing for the Neutron rocket's performance.

The Senior IT Systems Engineer will enhance IT systems, manage cloud infrastructure, support deployments, automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure effective operations.

As a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will lead fluid system design, provide guidance to team members, and coordinate with various engineering teams to ensure system functionality and performance.

Lead design, analysis, testing, and integration of stage fluid/plumbing systems between tanks and engines for the Neutron launch vehicle. Manage requirements, mentor peers, set standards, and collaborate across propulsion, structures, and operations to ensure reliable, reusable vehicle performance.

Design, implement, verify, and test FPGA firmware for Xilinx and Microchip FPGA/SoC devices across spacecraft avionics. Define requirements, create firmware and documentation, run module-to-system test campaigns, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate firmware with software and hardware systems.

Lead sourcing and procurement for major satellite subcomponents: issue RFQs/RFPs, negotiate contracts, manage supplier selection and performance, mitigate supply risks, drive cost reductions, and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure on-cost, on-quality, on-time delivery.

Support and enhance Rocket Labs LN ERP for global manufacturing and supply chain: provide application support, design and deploy ERP solutions, enable LN Cloud migration, maintain global business process standards, and partner with operations and engineering teams to improve ERP-driven manufacturing and supply chain performance.

The Lead Software Engineer will develop full-stack software solutions for Rocket Lab’s Manufacturing Execution System, oversee a technical team, and manage Agile workflows while enhancing operational efficiency.