Mission-Critical Launch Operations Engineer II

Rocket Lab; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Integrated Operations Engineer II to join our Launch Operations team, working on Electron vehicle testing, launch preparations, and on-orbit support from our Mission Control Centre.

You will operate electrical, avionics, RF, tracking, and command & control systems, perform real-time troubleshooting, drive improvements, and train teammates in a fast-paced environment to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic engineering with 3+ years in design, testing, or operations.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

• Execute testing and launch operations for Electron vehicles, performing on-console duties.
• Configure and operate electrical systems, avionics, RF systems, tracking & telemetry, and C2 systems.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize checkout procedures and increase launch cadence.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting, failure investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Develop proficiency across multiple operational roles and train other team members.
• Conduct post-test and post-flight analysis to inform future operations.
• Support design, development, and operation of test facilities, launch pads, and control centres

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic engineering

3+ years in engineering design, test, and/or operations

Tools

Electrical systems

Avionics

RF systems

Telemetry

Command & Control

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking an Integrated Operations Engineer II to join our Launch Operations team, working on Electron vehicle testing, launch preparations, and on-orbit support from our Mission Control Centre.

You will operate electrical, avionics, RF, tracking, and command & control systems, perform real-time troubleshooting, drive improvements, and train teammates in a fast-paced environment to ensure mission success.