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Senior Propulsion Automation & Test Systems Engineer

Rocket Lab Indexed employerWaikato, NZ · Maramarua, Waikato, New Zealand
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Workplace

remote

Employment

Internship

Published

Aug 11, 2026

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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.

SENIOR PROPULSION ENGINEER - AUTOMATION AND TEST SYSTEMS

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer - Automation and Test Systems based at Rocket Lab’s site in the Propulsion Test Complex (PTC), you will have the opportunity to support the testing, validation, and continuous improvement of propulsion test stands that directly enable launch vehicle readiness and flight qualification. In this role you will work on troubleshooting live test systems and designing, commissioning, and upgrading automated control and data systems that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient propulsion testing. To be successful in this role, you must be highly self-directed, hands-on, and comfortable operating independently in a remote facility as the on-site subject matter expert for complex automated systems. Join a driven team that’s tackling challenging projects, delivering on exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Act as the primary on-site expert for propulsion test stand automation and control systems at PTC

• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and operational support for live propulsion test infrastructure

• Design, commission, and implement upgrades to test systems and automation architecture</l

Requirements

Department: 2700 Propulsion Testing