Location
auckland
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 17, 2026
Job Description
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering launch services, satellite design and manufacturing, and other payload components, with a focus on opening access to space. Their Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually, and they are developing the Neutron medium‑lift reusable launch vehicle.
Position Overview
Principal Development Engineer – responsible for building the Neutron platform, working closely with structural analysts, designers, manufacturing engineers, and the prototyping team to develop and execute design and certification strategies for mechanical structures and mechanisms across the Neutron launch vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with mechanical engineers to assess conceptual designs, perform system trade studies, and develop integrated design solutions.
- Define and document material architectural decisions, including material selection, ...