{"id":3356980,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rocket-lab-senior-integrated-operations-engineer","title":"Senior Integrated Operations Engineer","company":{"id":684473,"name":"Rocket Lab","domain":"rocketlab.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rocketlab-2","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":92,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.75,"repost_share":0.011,"time_to_fill_p50_days":40,"computed_at":"2026-10-28T05:59:10Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Auckland, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":60000,"max_usd":136000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":8444},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Java","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T18:41:30Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T23:06:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"ABOUT ROCKET LAB\nRocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.\nWhile other companies talk about it, we do it!\nABOUT ENGINEERING AT ROCKET LAB:\nEngineeringisattheheartofRocketLab. Ourengineeringteamhasa proventrackrecordofdesigningand developingworld-classrocketsand spacecraftthatare changingthewayweaccessand usespace. You’llworkalongsidedriven, talentedengineersfromvariedbackgroundsand experiencelevels, allcommittedto thesamemission.Ourengineeringteammembersspandesign, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assemblyand integration, qualitycontrol, engineeringdocumentation, and more. \nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Engineer - Test and Launch Operations, you will provide hands-on technical leadership and project ownership within Rocket Lab’s Test and Launch Operations team. You’ll drive operational improvements, fill key on-console operations roles, and facilitate cross-team problem-solving to ensure our missions launch on time and with low risk. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of space access.\nWhat You’ll Get to Do:\nIntegrated Operations\nIdentify and solve significant engineering challenges, independently or as part of a team\nPerform operator duties during test and launch campaigns, including development, qualification, and flight acceptance testing\nFacilitate inter-team problem solving to resolve issues impacting launch capability\nUphold and contribute to engineering best practices in Test and Launch Operations\nContinuously improve and streamline testing and operational activities\nIdentify and implement quality, efficiency, and cost improvements\nOptimize and automate checkout, processing, testing, and operations\nTake ownership of process improvement initiatives and drive common processes and tools across Integrated Operations\nDevelop and implement solutions to support increasing operational cadence\nTechnical Leadership\nSupport development of resourcing plans and hiring strategies aligned with team objectives\nSet the standard for professionalism and skill in operator duties\nUse experience and sound judgment to make complex, risk-based decisions with limited information\nProcess & Projects\nLead and execute high-priority projects and systems for Test and Launch Operations\nMove with urgency, translating strategic priorities into action\nTake calculated risks to deliver solutions on time and within budget\nChallenge the status quo and seek creative solutions to tough problems\nUse metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement\nWhat You’ll Bring:\nEssential\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent\n5+ years’ experience in engineering, test, and/or operations\nAbility to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions\nSelf-driven, motivated, and contagiously positive attitude\nExcellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships\nMeticulous work ethic with a keen eye for detail\nAbility to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines\nComfortable working at heights and in confined spaces\nDesirable\n8+ years’ experience in engineering, test, and/or operations\n2+ years’ experience leading time-critical, multi-disciplinary engineering operations\nExperience with launch vehicles or spacecraft, including integration, testing, launch, and/or mission operations\nExperience with CAD systems\nProficiency in Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages\nExperience with LabVIEW and PLC development for data acquisition & real-time control\nWhat Success Looks Like\nYou deliver results-on time and within budget-by rallying support, challenging the status quo, and driving accountability through metrics.\nYou’re a role model for professionalism, positivity, and a “no job too tough” attitude.\nYou coach and mentor junior engineers, elevate team standards, and consistently contribute to a culture of excellence.\nYou communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring meetings and actions are purposeful and impactful.\nYou proactively identify and solve problems, always striving for the best outcome for the business.\nAdditional Information:\nDomestic and international travel may be required\nMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance\nAdherence to health and safety policies and procedures is required\nIf the above sounds like you apply now!\nWHAT TO EXPECT \nWe’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. \nImportant information:\nFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.\nRocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at . This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.\nFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:\nFor security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. \nUnder these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. 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