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?

"Rocket Lab is chocker full of great people who specialise in what they do and every team member is appreciated for their contribution." ((in 41 reviews)); "A great team doing exciting things." ((in 19 reviews)); "great culture" ((in 16 reviews)); "Endless opportunities to advance your career and sharpen your skills." ((in 9 reviews)); "Awesome coworkers and culture of innovation" ((in 8 reviews))

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

"it wasn't that the hours were long." ((in 16 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 12 reviews)); "A very negative and draining environment with no work/life balance." ((in 10 reviews)); "Salaries are extremely inconsistent." ((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

5.0

Dec 5, 2025

Changing space exploration for the better

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool projects, and talented people with a practical mindset

Cons

It's a big company so working across different teams overseas gets tedious

5.0

Jun 15, 2025

Mixed bag

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Meaningful work. People are positive and friendly. I enjoyed my time here, you will too.

Cons

The space sector as a whole can be very demanding. Rocket Lab is no exception.

1.0

Dec 11, 2024

Dont even think about it!!!!

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing..... just snack bar and some good people

Cons

No life .... Just work work work ..... 24/7 availability required ..... No flexibility ...... Demanding.... Micro managing...... Highest turn over rate you can ever imagine! You dont get time to know your team and peers.....They join and leave within months or weeks!!

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