Workplace
On-site
Employment
Internship
Published
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
No date supplied
The role
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Rocket Lab is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Systems Engineer to develop the avionics for the Electron vehicle.
This is a rare and exciting hands-on role that spans the full lifecycle: requirements management, hardware development, oversee test execution, certification activities, V&V for flight readiness and also provide technical guidance during Electron missions. You'll work across hardware, software, and operations teams to deliver flight-ready systems that enable our rapid launch cadence. The role requires knowledge of core system engineering fundamentals, good technical judgment, practical problem-solving skills, and clear communication with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.</p
Requirements
Department: 2412 Electron Avionics Engineering