Launch Operations Engineer II

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks an Integrated Operations Engineer I/II to support testing and launch operations for Electron and Photon programs. You will prepare for pre‑launch activities, develop procedures, and coordinate execution on‑console with紧密 communication across teams.

The role requires a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 2-5+ years in engineering design, test, and/or operations, with hands-on experience in mechanical systems and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree required.
• 2-5+ years in engineering design, test and/or operations.
• Experience with mechanical systems such as structures, propulsion, hydraulics, pneumatics, or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct testing, pre‑launch operations, and launch operations.
• Define test and operations requirements.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute plans and procedures to safely conduct testing, operations, and flight.
• Conduct test and operations on‑console with real‑time communications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve test and operations issues in real‑time.
• Perform failure investigations and root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Perform post‑test and post‑flight data review and analyses.
• Continually improve integration, testing, and operations.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.

Skills

Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

2-5+ years experience

Mechanical systems experience

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks an Integrated Operations Engineer I/II to support testing and launch operations for Electron and Photon programs. You will prepare for pre‑launch activities, develop procedures, and coordinate execution on‑console with紧密 communication across teams.

The role requires a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 2-5+ years in engineering design, test, and/or operations, with hands-on experience in mechanical systems and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.