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Spacecraft Operations Engineer at Rocket Lab - ApplyBlast

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Rocket Lab

4 months ago

Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

Based at Rocket Lab's Auckland Production Complex, the Spacecraft Operations Engineer will own spacecraft operations across a diverse fleet, designing automation, software, and mission processes from concept to re‑entry. The role collaborates with engineers in propulsion, flight software, GNC, and mission design to develop and test ground and flight software, operational scripts, and validation tools.

Responsibilities

Command and operate spacecraft with automation at the core
Develop and test ground and flight software for long‑term missions
Lead validation using simulation tools such as HITL and flatsat

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringPostgraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering

About Rocket Lab

rocketlabcorp.com

Headquarters

Long Beach, California, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

2006

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Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.