Spacecraft Ops Engineer II — Automation & Flight Software

Rocket Lab in Auckland seeks an Operations Engineer II to own spacecraft operations across a growing fleet—from LEO to deep space missions. You’ll design how they’re operated, shaping automation, software, and mission success from concept to re-entry, collaborating with propulsion, flight software, GNC, and mission design engineers.

You will validate with simulations, build ground and flight software, create robust telemetry/FDIR configurations, and support spacecraft through integration,