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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 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 Systems Engineer II at Rocket Lab, you will lead the technical direction for complex aerospace robotic systems, ensuring integration across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing teams. Your responsibilities include managing system architecture, requirements, and verification processes, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting program management with technical insights. This role is pivotal in translating customer mission needs into effective system solutions for ambitious space missions.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, robotics, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of engineering experience developing, integrating, or delivering robotic, mechatronic, or complex electromechanical systems.
- Experience serving as a technical lead, cognizant engineer, project engineer, or system owner.
- Demonstrated experience across the full development lifecycle, including requirements development, integration, and verification/validation.
- Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting robotics hardware and software.
- Experience coordinating software, controls, electrical, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated robotic systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, C++, and/or MATLAB in a robotics, controls, integration, simulation, or test environment.
- Experience with robotic systems and their integration into aerospace or space applications.
- Experience with embedded software, real-time controls, communications, fault management, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Experience developing ICDs, CONOPS, verification plans, and system architecture documentation.
- Experience in aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or another high-reliability development environment.
What you get
- Anticipated annual equity grant value based on function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.
- Competitive base pay and company stock as part of total compensation package.
- Industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a 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 the technology stack used in the role.
- The role may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, which could impact work-life balance.
- The position requires U.S. citizenship due to government program requirements, which may limit applicant pool.
- Base salary and total compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to variability in offers.
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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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