or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 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 a Welder III at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for rocket engines. Your daily tasks will include setting up and operating welding systems, following blueprints and work orders, and ensuring that welds meet tight specifications. This role requires advanced welding techniques and adherence to industry standards.
- 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
- 5+ years of experience in welding with a focus on advanced techniques
- Experience in industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Shipbuilding, or Construction
- Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI, ISO, D17.1)
- Proficient in various welding techniques, including manual GTAW(TIG), OTW (Orbital Tube Welding), Laser Welding, Lathe Welding
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols
- Experience welding on .011 - .250
Nice to have
- Experience with welding on different materials such as Inconel, Monel, Stainless 300-400 series
- Experience working with 3D printed parts and exotic alloys
- Experience in metal fabrication and assembly
- Experience with Deburring and using pencil grinders
- Capable of doing welding fit ups
What you get
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, but hourly pay range is $30 - $40 USD
- Role requires physical stamina and ability to work in varied environments
- Flexibility in working hours, including extended hours and weekends, may be needed
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents due to ITAR regulations
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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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