Is Rocket Lab a good company to work for as a Engineer?

Engineer professionals working at Rocket Lab have rated their employer with 2.9 out of 5 stars in 27 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Rocket Lab employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Engineer Jobs at Rocket Lab now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Engineer interview questions at Rocket Lab .

Does Rocket Lab pay Engineer employees well?

Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Rocket Lab with 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 24.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Engineer salaries at Rocket Lab.

How happy are Engineer professionals working at Rocket Lab?

64% of Engineer employees at Rocket Lab would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 20% in the past 12 months. Engineer professionals have also rated Rocket Lab with a 2.8 rating for work-life-balance, 2.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.3 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rocket Lab?

Engineer (28) , Technician (16) , Software Engineer (14) , Intern (7) , Senior Engineer (5) , Engineering (4) , Manager (4) , Manufacturing Engineer (4) , Talent Acquisition Partner (4) , Aerospace Technician (3) , Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (3) , Anyonymous Employee (2) , Avionics Technician (2) , Design Engineer (2) , Flight Software Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at Rocket Lab according to real employee reviews?

"Generally great people to work alongside" ((in 44 reviews)); "A great team doing exciting things." ((in 20 reviews)); "great culture" ((in 15 reviews)); "Endless opportunities to advance your career and sharpen your skills." ((in 8 reviews)); "Awesome coworkers and culture of innovation" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rocket Lab according to real employee reviews?

"it wasn't that the hours were long." ((in 19 reviews)); "Low pay relative to other companies" ((in 14 reviews)); "personally wasn't in a team, and manager hardly was aware of my existance." ((in 10 reviews)); "A very negative and draining environment with no work/life balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "4. Limited Managerial Support – leadership is often absent, leaving employees to advocate for themselves and tackle complex problems without sufficient support." ((in 8 reviews))

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Rocket Lab Engineer reviews

2.9

64% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

Peter Beck

99% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Diversity & inclusion

2.5

Compensation and benefits

Engineer employees have rated Rocket Lab with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Rocket Lab is rated 20% below average by Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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27 reviews

1.0

Jun 11, 2026

Toxic work culture and employees are not valued by senior management

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Purchase of Rocket Lab ESPP stocks.

Cons

Extremely high turnover. Very low compensation. Toxic work culture. No value for employees. Money driven and no emphasis for long-term quality.

1.0

Jan 13, 2026

Horrible environment

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None lol this place is a dump

Cons

- poor pay - high turnover rate - unorganized management - crowded work spaces - toxic people

5.0

Jan 8, 2026

Great Innovative and Collaborative Team

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team members are amazingly helpful that gives you a solid start. Highly competitive and values talent Good work life balance and managers allow flexibility in work schedules. Free EV charging available for some. People are considerate and swap when done.

Cons

Slightly higher commute time for me

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