Spacecraft Operations Engineer II/Senior I
Rocket Lab Corporation · Littleton, CO
Posted 14 days ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- 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 Spacecraft Operations Engineer II/Senior I at Rocket Lab is responsible for managing the health and performance of satellites to meet mission objectives for various customers. The role involves supporting mission phases such as commissioning and routine operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging automation for spacecraft operations. The engineer will also develop and test software for ground and flight operations, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of missions.
- benefits
- 4/5
- 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 engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- 2+ years of direct experience in space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, spacecraft command control or spacecraft operations
- Understanding of key spacecraft subsystems and their associated components
- Understanding of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and rigid body dynamics
- Software development experience (Python/Ruby/C/C++/other high-level languages)
- U.S. citizenship required due to program requirements
Nice to have
- Master’s or PhD in engineering (software, computer, electrical, aerospace, mechanical, or other technical engineering discipline)
- Prior experience in spacecraft operations
- Prior experience in satellite system design
- Prior experience in satellite ground systems
- Exposure to modern development practices – GIT, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure
What you get
- Base salary range of $81,600 — $137,500 USD
- Company stock or cash incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Worth weighing
- Position can be hired at either Engineer II or Senior Engineer I level, which may affect team dynamics
- The role requires on-call shifts, which could impact work-life balance
- The job involves working in production areas with potential exposure to noise, dust, and fumes
- Final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience, which may lead to variability in salary 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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