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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 Senior Electrical Engineer I/II at Rocket Lab, you will be involved in the development and testing of avionics hardware for robotic systems used in space missions. Your responsibilities will include designing and verifying PCBA, driving architecture decisions, conducting environmental tests, and mentoring support engineers. This role requires collaboration across various engineering disciplines and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for space exploration.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5+ years of electrical hardware design experience for level I, or 8+ years for level II
- Able to develop 'blank sheet of paper' design concepts
- Experience in PCBA design with FPGAs
- Experience in motor control applications
- Experience with analog signal chains
Nice to have
- Experience in FPGA firmware design with Verilog, specifically creating IP from scratch
- Experience with Field-Oriented-Control
- Experience with switch mode power supplies
- Experience designing electronics for space environments, including radiation impacts and mitigation including SEU/SEL impact and mitigation
- Experience with environmental tests including TVAC, Shock, Vibe, etc.
What you get
- 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 zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced environment may require adaptability
- Role involves significant collaboration across disciplines
- Position can be hired at two different levels, which may affect responsibilities and expectations
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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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