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Rocket Lab Corporation

Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer II

Rocket Lab Corporation · Auckland, NZ

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
63 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

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 Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance for launch missions through project management of mission submissions and safety assessments. Your role will involve reviewing safety-critical components, preparing payload permit applications, and monitoring compliance during operations. You will also conduct internal audits and maintain documentation to support safe and compliant launches.

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 a relevant engineering discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in an engineering role with a focus on regulatory compliance, requirements, or safety
  • Knowledge of quality management systems
  • Excellent project management, communication, and technical writing skills

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of regulations and standards related to space systems and operations
  • Experience with safety management systems and standards
  • Ability to read and comprehend new standards and regulations
  • Understanding of engineering development and production processes

Worth weighing

  • Background checks required for employment offers in New Zealand due to security regulations
  • Eligibility for the role may be limited based on nationality due to ITAR compliance

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