About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space company committed to providing responsive launch services and comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing solutions. Our mission is to democratize access to space by delivering innovative rockets and satellite technology that empower crucial global missions, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, and initiatives to address climate change and national security.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually, successfully deploying over 230 satellites into orbit. Meanwhile, we are advancing our Neutron rocket, a medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division specializes in the design and manufacture of a wide range of satellites, payloads, and components, including systems selected for NASA's lunar and Martian missions and elements utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we are not only launching rockets but also shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team develops everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to critical components and subsystems essential for operational success in space. This includes technologies such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, and advanced communication radios.
The Space Systems team has facilitated over 1,700 missions, contributing to endeavors ranging from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security projects. Our contributions have supported missions to the Moon and Mars in collaboration with partners like NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether deploying a high-performance spacecraft or developing integrated components essential for space travel, our world-class team is driving some of the most ambitious space missions forward.
SENIOR AI&T ENGINEER II/PRINCIPAL - OPTICAL
In our Optical Systems division, we tackle mission-critical challenges in the space domain and provide vital Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). Join us in our vision to revolutionize...

