Spacecraft Operations Engineer Pipeline
Location
auckland, auckland
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Mechanical Engineering and Toolmaking
Posted
July 27, 2026
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a full‑service space company that delivers launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, satellite payloads, and more to advance space accessibility.
CREATE, BUILD, AND OPERATE SPACECRAFT
The Space Systems team designs and builds satellites, subsystems, and components for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. The Spacecraft Operations Engineer works at the Auckland Production Complex to operate and design spacecraft operations, from LEO constellations to deep‑space missions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Command and operate spacecraft, integrating automation throughout.
- Develop and test ground and flight software for long‑term missions.
- Create operational scripts and telemetry/FDIR configurations.
- Lead validation using simulation tools (HITL, flatsat).
- Support spacecraft through integration, testing, launch and on‑orbit life.
- Drive continuous improvement of system...