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Rocket Lab Corporation

Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II/Senior

Rocket Lab Corporation · Wallops Island, VA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 85 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
455 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
2026-10-29

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

The Senior Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer at Rocket Lab will be involved in the testing, launch, and mission operations of the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles. Key responsibilities include developing and testing mechanical systems, overseeing vehicle configurations, managing testing projects, mentoring operators, and troubleshooting issues during operations. This role requires a leadership presence in testing and operations projects, contributing to the development of operational procedures and interfaces.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
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 Degree in Engineering (preferably Aerospace, mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering)
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering design, test and/or operations, in the focus of mechanical or propulsion systems
  • 9+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Nice to have

  • Experience with launch vehicles or spacecraft including integration, testing, launch, or mission operations
  • Experience with integrated stage thermal/fluid systems design/test/operations, and/or experience in a propulsion test/operations environment
  • Solid understanding and experience working with fluid/ cryogenic/ pressurized/ hazardous systems
  • Good understanding/experience of real-time hazardous operations

What you get

  • Company stock or cash incentives
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave

Worth weighing

  • Position can be hired at Engineer II or Senior Engineer level, which may affect responsibilities and expectations
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • Role involves potential exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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