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Yes, Rocket Lab is currently hiring for 110 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.

What do employees say about career development at Rocket Lab?

As of July 2026, Rocket Lab employees rate their career opportunities with 3.7 out of 5 stars, according to 304 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews . This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

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Rocket Lab Software Engineer 1 Jobs

110 results in US

Senior Systems Engineer I/II - Secret Clearance
Tucson, AZ
$97K - $160K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Test and Launch Operations Engineer I
Wallops Island, VA
$76K - $95K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Mission Operation Intern Fall 2026
Littleton, CO
$25.00 Per Hour (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+

Turbomachinery Intern Fall 2026
Long Beach, CA
$28.00 Per Hour (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Software Engineer II - MES
Albuquerque, NM
$74K - $131K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Software Engineer II - MES
Long Beach, CA
$108K - $135K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior IT Systems Engineer I
Long Beach, CA
$115K - $140K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Software Engineer I
Albuquerque, NM
$103K - $156K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Accountant
Long Beach, CA
$88K - $110K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
26d
Senior Software Engineer I/II - Digital Engineering
Littleton, CO
$115K - $165K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Mechanical Engineering Intern Fall 2026
Long Beach, CA
$28.00 Per Hour (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Flight Software Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$120K - $190K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Syteline Developer I
Littleton, CO
$104K - $124K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Integration & Test Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$95K - $140K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Syteline Developer I
United States
Easy Apply
30d+
Software Engineer, Lead
Long Beach, CA
$142K - $189K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Software Engineer I/II - Simulation Engineering
Littleton, CO
$115K - $165K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Ground Software Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$130K - $175K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Principal Network Software Engineer - TS/SCI
Littleton, CO
$170K - $220K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Production Supervisor, Composites
Middle River, MD
$96K - $120K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Quality Inspector - Avionics
Long Beach, CA
$33.00 - $41.00 Per Hour (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
30d+
Senior Structural Analyst I/II
Chantilly, VA
$132K - $220K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
24h
Senior Structural Analyst I/II
Tucson, AZ
$99K - $143K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
24h
Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Mission Formulation
Long Beach, CA
$125K - $175K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
3d
Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$125K - $175K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
3d
Lead Test Operations Technician
Stennis Space Center, MS
$53K - $78K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
5d
Propulsion Systems Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
$100K - $130K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
6d
Propulsion Components Engineer II
Long Beach, CA
$100K - $130K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
6d
Manager, Mechanical Engineering
Pasadena, CA
$142K - $189K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
8d
Senior Optomechanical Engineer I/II
Pasadena, CA
$125K - $190K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
10d
Senior Mechanical Engineer I/II
Long Beach, CA
$100K - $160K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
11d
Lead Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics
Wallops Island, VA
$110K - $140K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
11d
Senior GNC Engineer II- Mission Formulation
Long Beach, CA
$120K - $176K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
12d
Senior Scientist II/Principal (EO/IR Image Analysis)
Tucson, AZ
Easy Apply
13d
Senior FPGA Engineer I/II
Pasadena, CA
$143K - $239K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
13d
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II/Principal - Secret Clearance
Long Beach, CA
$173K - $231K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
14d
Senior FPGA Engineer II
Littleton, CO
$131K - $219K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
17d
Senior Integration & Test Engineer II/Principal
Tucson, AZ
$109K - $169K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
18d
Senior Software Engineer I
Tucson, AZ
$124K - $178K (Glassdoor est.)
Easy Apply
18d
Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer I/II - Secret Clearance
Long Beach, CA
$115K - $175K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
19d

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