About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering space solutions company, providing comprehensive launch services, innovative spacecraft design and manufacturing, and advanced payload delivery. Our mission is to democratize access to space, enabling pivotal scientific exploration, Earth observation, and national security initiatives. Our Electron rocket has become a leader in the U.S. launch market, successfully deploying over 230 satellites into orbit while we work on our next-generation Neutron rocket, designed for larger payloads.
Our Space Systems division is at the forefront of satellite technology, developing components that support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, along with systems utilized in groundbreaking projects like the James Webb Space Telescope.
SPACE SYSTEMS
At Rocket Lab, we are committed to shaping the future of space exploration. Our Space Systems team is responsible for creating everything from complete spacecraft to intricate payloads and subsystems that function effectively in the harsh conditions of space. This includes advanced solar panels, flight software, and optical systems.
Having supported over 1,700 missions, our team collaborates with organizations such as NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and the Space Development Agency on a variety of projects ranging from interplanetary exploration to national security. We are dedicated to empowering the next generation of ambitious space missions.
SENIOR SPACECRAFT THERMAL ENGINEER I/II PIPELINE
We invite applications for the position of Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I/II within our thermal engineering team located in Long Beach. This team plays a vital role in advancing our Space Systems initiatives.

