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Performs flight dynamics and mission design for Earth-orbiting, lunar, and interplanetary missions. Responsibilities include trajectory development, orbital propagation, rendezvous and station-keeping analysis, launch window and delta-V planning, collision avoidance, and contingency planning. The engineer interfaces with flight software and GNC teams, develops simulation infrastructure, delivers trajectory data for readiness reviews, and supports real-time mission operations, anomaly response, and post-launch analysis.

Leads the technical execution of complex aerospace robotic systems, owning architecture, requirements, interfaces, hardware-software integration, verification, validation, and delivery. Coordinates mechanical, electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and test teams; leads technical trades, risk resolution, integration, formal reviews, and customer communications. Develops systems engineering documentation and mentors engineers while supporting program schedule, risk, and cost estimates.

Lead strategic sourcing for technical and engineering roles in aerospace manufacturing. Develop search strategies, engage passive candidates, build talent pipelines, screen candidates, provide market intelligence, collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers, support diversity sourcing and recruitment marketing, and track sourcing metrics. This six-month onsite role in Long Beach may convert to full-time employment.

Leads global IT infrastructure strategy, engineering teams, and 24/7 support across on-premises and cloud environments. Oversees compute, storage, networking, operating systems, virtualization, DevOps, security, compliance, uptime, vendor procurement, and infrastructure priorities supporting engineering, manufacturing, space systems, and launch operations. Develops scalable processes, manages infrastructure across global facilities, and travels domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

Designs, implements, operates, and continuously improves Rocket Lab’s platform infrastructure across VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, and Windows environments. Leads upgrades, maintenance, infrastructure projects, configuration management, automation, system hardening, high availability, disaster recovery, documentation, compliance, and reporting. Provides platform expertise and guidance while using Ansible to standardize and automate deployment, configuration, and maintenance processes.

Design, build, and maintain core data platforms, services, and APIs that enable operational data access. Develop scalable backend systems, data pipelines, and automation; collaborate across teams; own services end-to-end from architecture through production support.

Responsible for the integration, testing, and launch of the Neutron launch vehicle, including developing procedures and managing vehicle processing facilities.

The Investor Relations Manager will communicate the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives to investors, support earnings presentations, and manage investor relations marketing activities. Must possess strong analytical skills and financial modeling experience.

Lead strategic sourcing for technical and engineering roles onsite in Long Beach. Develop search strategies, build passive candidate pipelines, conduct high-level screening, provide market intelligence, champion diversity sourcing, collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers, and track sourcing metrics to optimize hiring outcomes.

Leads mechanical design and mechanism development for space robotics, precision mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment. Owns hardware from architecture and detailed design through analysis, procurement, assembly, integration, environmental testing, qualification, and flight delivery. Responsibilities include trade studies, CAD and documentation, tolerance analysis, FEA, technical reviews, supplier coordination, risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring engineers.