Senior Space Operations Engineer - Launch & Integration

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland, NZ seeks a Senior Integrated Operations Engineer to lead the planning and execution of test, launch, and mission operations for Electron vehicles and related systems.

You will define CONOPs, own test stands and control centers, and supervise on-console operations with real-time situational awareness, mentoring junior engineers, and driving automation and standardization across Integrated Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in electrical systems for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or similar high-reliability environments.
• Proven leadership in test, launch, and mission operations.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and process-improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of test, launch, and mission operations for Electron launch vehicles and related systems.
• Define, develop, and optimize test and operational requirements, procedures, and CONOPs.
• Take ownership of the configuration, checkout, and operation of test stands, launch pads, and control centers.
• Direct integration, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems on launch vehicles, spacecraft, and ground support equipment.
• Lead on-console operations, maintaining real-time situational awareness and communications during critical operations.
• Mentor and train other operators, sharing your expertise and best practices.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across Integrated Operations.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, readiness reviews, and post-operation analyses.

Skills

Extensive experience in electrical

Leadership in test/launch/mission ops

Troubleshooting/analytical/process-imp

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree or higher in engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab in Auckland, NZ seeks a Senior Integrated Operations Engineer to lead the planning and execution of test, launch, and mission operations for Electron vehicles and related systems.

You will define CONOPs, own test stands and control centers, and supervise on-console operations with real-time situational awareness, mentoring junior engineers, and driving automation and standardization across Integrated Operations.