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Ground Systems Engineer II, Automation Controls

Rocket Lab Corporation · Stennis Space Center, MS

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
66 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 64 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
310 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
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Ground Systems Engineer specializing in Automation Controls at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting ground support software systems and interfaces at the Stennis Test Complex. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to support engine test campaigns, developing test plans, performing data analysis, and being the point of contact for software-related requests. You may also support activities at the launch complex in Wallops Island, VA.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent qualification
  • Hands-on experience with data processing systems
  • Proficiency in Git and working with issue trackers

Nice to have

  • Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, Go, C#, XAML
  • Experience with object-oriented programming
  • Requirements-driven software design
  • Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and IEC 61131-3 PLC languages
  • Experience with Kubernetes & Docker

Worth weighing

  • Position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work
  • Occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas
  • Role may involve supporting activities at a different location (Wallops Island, VA)
  • No salary or specific benefits listed

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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