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Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Electron

Rocket Lab Corporation · Auckland, NZ

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
78 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
447 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
2026-10-22

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 Designer - Vehicle Design at Rocket Lab will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of the Electron rocket's structures and systems. This role involves making design improvements, developing configurations for customer payloads, and addressing production quality issues. The designer will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to design documentation while collaborating closely with various teams.

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

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What you need

  • A Bachelor's degree with honours in Aerospace, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • 5+ years' engineering experience.
  • Significant experience modelling in 3D CAD software, ideally NX CAD, and an associated PLM solution such as Teamcenter.
  • A creative, analytical approach and strong problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and plan your own workflow to deliver higher-level goals.
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to steer technical discussions and decisions.

Nice to have

  • Experience with pressurised mechanical systems.
  • Experience with mechanical moving assemblies.
  • Experience with composite structures.
  • Experience with cryogenic systems, including oxygen service systems.
  • Experience leading design projects or mentoring other engineers.

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed.
  • Role requires hands-on involvement in design and assembly tasks, indicating a potentially high workload.
  • Domestic and international travel may be required, which could impact work-life balance.
  • Background checks will be conducted prior to employment offers, which may be a consideration for some candidates.

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