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Develop and deploy deep learning models for electro-optical and infrared image processing. Build ML pipelines for data ingestion, feature engineering, training, and inference; collaborate on computer vision solutions; prototype systems for operational integration; troubleshoot and maintain software; and evaluate emerging ML tools and techniques.

Develop, train, deploy, and maintain deep learning models and machine learning pipelines for electro-optical and infrared image processing. Build computer vision solutions involving object detection, image segmentation, and tracking; support rapid prototyping and operational integration. Collaborate with AI and engineering teams, troubleshoot systems, evaluate emerging ML techniques, and maintain production software. The role requires advanced machine learning expertise, strong mathematics, Python proficiency, deep learning library experience, and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance.

Leads spacecraft integration and test campaigns across development stages. Develops test plans, verification and validation procedures, and environmental test systems for vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal, and EMI testing. Maintains ground support equipment and facilities, interfaces with test and flight software, investigates anomalous vehicle behavior, and supports hardware-in-the-loop systems. Collaborates on spacecraft requirements and delivers technical documentation for organizational stakeholders.

Provides strategic legal counsel to Rocket Lab leadership and business teams on commercial and government contracts, trade compliance, regulatory matters, disputes, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and corporate transactions. Leads contract and trade compliance teams, manages external counsel, develops legal processes and policies, and advises on FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, sanctions, and export controls. Requires a California bar membership or RIHC status, 15 years of legal experience, and eligibility for a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Designs, analyzes, and develops propulsion engine components and systems for Rocket Lab’s Archimedes engine. Responsibilities include mechanical design, trade studies, design reviews, manufacturability evaluation, collaboration with analysts and fabrication teams, and supporting hardware from concept through production. The role requires expertise in heat transfer, fluids, structural mechanics, FEA, mechanical design, GD&T, and aerospace hardware development.

Supports Rocket Lab’s global trade compliance team with compliance policy development, manual creation, export and import licensing, customs processes, internal investigations, and trade-restriction screening. Works with mentors and cross-functional teams on compliance projects, applies industry concepts to real challenges, provides progress updates, and develops technical and professional skills. The role requires full-time, on-site availability for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning in early 2027.

Owns full-cycle recruiting for production roles, partnering with hiring managers to define needs, source and screen candidates, guide interviews, extend offers, and build diverse talent pipelines. Uses Greenhouse to report recruiting metrics and improve processes. Requires onsite work in Long Beach, with occasional travel to other Rocket Lab facilities.

Develop and maintain spacecraft technical budgets, system requirements, verification methods, simulations, analyses, test plans, and interface specifications. Support technical development and testing of spacecraft missions, work with flight hardware, define CONOPS and design documentation, and assist with program and product management. The role supports civil, commercial, and defense space programs and requires U.S. citizenship for applicable program requirements.

Leads a team of up to eight engineers developing, architecting, and supporting software for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and ground systems. Owns technical direction, architecture, requirements, project coordination, risk management, agile practices, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and team mentoring. The role also supports mission operations, improves team processes, and ensures compliance with health and safety procedures.

Operate and improve spacecraft missions across commissioning, orbit raising, routine operations, and re-entry. Responsibilities include developing automated ground and flight software, configuring telemetry and fault management, maintaining CI and testing, validating spacecraft systems through simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, supporting AIT integration tests, managing requirements, and coordinating with engineering teams in the U.S. and New Zealand.