About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company that provides responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, satellite components, and more, all aimed at making space accessible. The rockets and satellites we develop and launch are instrumental in supporting some of the most ambitious and critical space missions worldwide, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, and initiatives to combat climate change, as well as national security missions and groundbreaking technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually, having successfully delivered over 230 satellites to orbit. We are also in the process of developing Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for designing and manufacturing our extensive array of satellites and payloads, which includes spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, along with components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
DIRECTOR – EUROPEAN GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
As the Director of European Government Operations, you will be based in Munich/Berlin, Germany, and will spearhead Rocket Lab’s government affairs strategy across Germany, with a focus on building relationships in priority European markets as our regional presence grows. You will play a vital role in advancing Rocket Lab’s business objectives by influencing policy landscapes, forging strategic government partnerships, and ensuring synergy between Government Affairs and Business Development. This position operates at the crossroads of aerospace innovation, national security, and public-sector engagement throughout Europe. To thrive in this role, you must be results-oriented, proactive, politically savvy, and adept at navigating complex, fast-paced environments. Join a team of dedicated pioneers tackling formidable challenges and shaping the future of space.