Does Rocket Lab pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rocket Lab employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rocket Lab. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rocket Lab?

68% of Rocket Lab employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rocket Lab 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 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 42 reviews)); "Great co workers and culture with the team." ((in 16 reviews)); "Direct team is great." ((in 15 reviews)); "Awesome coworkers and culture of innovation" ((in 9 reviews)); "Endless opportunities to advance your career and sharpen your skills." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Low pay relative to other companies" ((in 15 reviews)); "it wasn't that the hours were long." ((in 15 reviews)); "personally wasn't in a team, and manager hardly was aware of my existance." ((in 11 reviews)); "A very negative and draining environment with no work/life balance." ((in 9 reviews)); "4. Limited Managerial Support – leadership is often absent, leaving employees to advocate for themselves and tackle complex problems without sufficient support." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rocket Lab layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rocket Lab layoffs and their outlook for job security at Rocket Lab in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Rocket Lab locations?

Long Beach , Albuquerque , Littleton , Middle River , Tucson , Huntington Beach , Denver , Silver Spring

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Rocket Lab reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(262 total reviews)

Peter Beck

95% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

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Rocket Lab has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 262 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rocket Lab employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

262 reviews

5.0

May 25, 2026

Great stock compensation but management cuts hiring budget

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great stock compensation. Great value in ESPP

Cons

Management refuses to spend money on hiring

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

5.0

Jan 5, 2026

Great company

Flight software engineer intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, great people. Had a great time working here.

Cons

No real cons, I had a great internship.

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Software Intern Fall 2026

Mission Operation Intern Fall 2026