Junior Ground Systems Engineer - Instrumentation & Control
Rocket Lab Corporation·Auckland, NZ·Posted 16 October 2026
About the role
ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket 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. ABOUT INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL AT ROCKET LAB: At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets, we're building the future of space. Our Terrestrial Software team, including Instrumentation & Control, is at the heart of this mission. We design, build, and operate the critical software and control systems that power our ground infrastructure from launch pads, transporters, and erectors to the test stands where our engines are proven before flight. Every launch and engine test depends on the automated control and instrumentation systems our team delivers. As part of Terrestrial Software, you’ll help create and maintain the systems that enable Rocket Lab to build world-class facilities and launch vehicles faster than ever before. Your expertise will drive both operational excellence and innovative design, ensuring our Electron and Neutron vehicles reach new…
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