About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space company providing comprehensive launch solutions, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. Our mission is to democratize access to space, enabling vital global missions in scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and cutting-edge technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket is the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually, having successfully delivered over 230 satellites into orbit. Meanwhile, we are developing Neutron, our innovative medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for deploying larger constellations. Our Space Systems division engineers and manufactures a diverse array of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components for the James Webb Space Telescope.
We take action where others merely promise!
NEUTRON
The Neutron team at Rocket Lab is dedicated to realizing our new large rocket, Neutron, and establishing its launch and test sites. From the design and testing of Neutron’s structures and components to igniting its new Archimedes engines and setting up launch pads across the United States, joining the Neutron team presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the inaugural launch of this impressive rocket.
SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER – NEUTRON
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer at Rocket Lab’s Auckland, New Zealand location, you will play a pivotal role in developing the next-generation Command & Data Handling system for the Neutron launch vehicle. This position involves working across the entire software stack to create essential flight software, simulation frameworks, and development tools that support mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, possess strong technical judgment, and exhibit a collaborative spirit, coupled with a passion for developing dependable systems that ensure successful flights. Join our team of dedicated innovators as we tackle the challenges of space exploration.

