Rocket Lab Corporation

Harness Design Engineer I/II

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 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

The Harness Design Engineer I/II at Rocket Lab will focus on designing electrical harnesses for spacecraft, which includes tasks like organizing interfaces, selecting components, and generating design documentation. The role also involves assisting with electrical engineering activities, including circuit design and testing, while collaborating with avionics designers and multi-disciplinary teams.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
  • Experience with electrical engineering or avionics

Nice to have

  • Master’s or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
  • Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
  • Experience supporting satellite development programs and satellite operations
  • Thorough understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
  • Experience with LT Spice, Altium, and/or Siemens software suite (i.e. Teamcenter)

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation package
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and computer work
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency 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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