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Yes, Rocket Lab is currently hiring for 43 open positions in the United States. Use Glassdoor to find and apply for a job that loves you back. Then start preparing for your job interview at Rocket Lab by browsing Glassdoor's interview experience ratings and reviews, anonymously submitted by applicants and employees.

How much do Rocket Lab jobs pay?

The average salary at Rocket Lab varies by position: Rocket Lab Engineer roles report a median total pay of $156,350 per year. Rocket Lab Intern roles report a median total pay of $70,155 per year. Rocket Lab Manager roles report a median total pay of $161,442 per year. Rocket Lab Senior Software Engineer roles report a median total pay of $224,286 per year. Rocket Lab Internship roles report a median total pay of $74,983 per year. This is based on anonymous salary reports submitted to Glassdoor by Rocket Lab employees in the United States.

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As of July 2026, Rocket Lab employees rate their career opportunities with 3.7 out of 5 stars, according to 302 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews . This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

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Rocket Lab Ground Software Engineer Jobs

43 results in US

Senior Ground Software Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$130K - $175K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Ground Software Engineer I - TS/SCI
Long Beach, CA
$130K - $175K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Ground Systems Engineer I - Structures and Mechanisms
Wallops Island, VA
$71K - $85K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+

Test and Launch Operations Engineer I
Wallops Island, VA
$67K - $109K (Glassdoor est.)
30d+
Ground Systems Engineer II - Instrumentation and Controls
New Orleans, LA
$74K - $124K (Glassdoor est.)
30d+
Senior Network Software Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$130K - $190K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
28d
Senior Software Engineer I/II - Digital Engineering
Littleton, CO
$115K - $165K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d
Test and Launch Operations Engineer I
Lynchburg, VA
$64K - $103K (Glassdoor est.)
29d
Principal Network Software Engineer - TS/SCI
Long Beach, CA
$180K - $230K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Network Software Engineer I/II
Littleton, CO
$115K - $155K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
23d
Principal Network Software Engineer - TS/SCI
Littleton, CO
$170K - $220K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
DevOps Engineer II/ Senior
Littleton, CO
$115K - $150K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
20d
Test and Launch Operations Engineer I
Wallops Island, VA
$76K - $95K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior - Fluids
Lynchburg, VA
$71K - $122K (Glassdoor est.)
30d+
Integration & Test Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$95K - $140K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II / Senior
Cape Canaveral, FL
$64K - $99K (Glassdoor est.)
29d
Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids
Wallops Island, VA
$87K - $125K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II / Senior
Wallops Island, VA
$87K - $130K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Spacecraft GNC Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
$115K - $140K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Software Technical Project Manager
Littleton, CO
$120K - $170K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
21d
Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II / Senior
New Orleans, LA
$64K - $103K (Glassdoor est.)
26d
Principal Software Engineer /Senior Principal - TS/SCI
Long Beach, CA
$180K - $245K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II / Senior
Houston, TX
$72K - $112K (Glassdoor est.)
29d
Lead Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics
Wallops Island, VA
$110K - $140K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
6d
Launch Site Director
Wallops Island, VA
$109K - $181K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Avionics Test and Launch Engineer II / Senior
Newport News, VA
$65K - $104K (Glassdoor est.)
29d
Flight Dynamics Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
$100K - $135K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Manufacturing Engineer I - Machining
Long Beach, CA
$90K - $120K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
6d
Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
$94K - $118K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior RF Systems Engineer I/II Pipeline
Long Beach, CA
$140K - $200K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
Littleton, CO
$94K - $118K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II
Littleton, CO
$130K - $180K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d
Senior Optomechanical Engineer I/II
Pasadena, CA
$125K - $190K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
5d
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
Littleton, CO
$123K - $164K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
$141K - $189K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior GNC Engineer II- Mission Formulation
Long Beach, CA
$120K - $176K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
7d
Principal Engineer, Space Payloads - Secret/Top Secret Clearance
Tucson, AZ
$93K - $155K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$140K - $190K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d
Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer I/II - Secret Clearance
Long Beach, CA
$140K - $190K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
15d
Senior Technical Program Manager II
Tucson, AZ
Easy Apply
30d+

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