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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
As an Avionics Automation Test Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the deployment of an internal test automation platform for spacecraft programs and support the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team during spacecraft test campaigns. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to enhance software features, manage deployments, and troubleshoot issues that arise during testing.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience in space, ideally with a spacecraft test, systems, or spacecraft software background
- 2+ years of experience with programming in the context of distributed applications
- Experience with Linux
- Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
Nice to have
- Secret or Top-Secret clearance
- Experience with python, javascript, and/or typescript
- Experience with software deployment tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with networking and IT
- Experience with software unit testing, such as pytest or robotframework
What you get
- Annual equity grant value based on function, level, experience, and other factors
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Top-tier medical plans including HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
Worth weighing
- No specific programming languages mentioned as must-haves, but several preferred languages listed
- Role may require prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to production area conditions
- Total compensation includes both base salary and equity, but base salary range is broad and may vary significantly
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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