Development Engineer

Rocketlab

Full-time Design & Development
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Location
auckland, auckland, New-Zealand
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Neutron Development Engineer

Neutron Development Engineers deliver across a broad set of vehicle domains including structural (Propellant tanks, interstage, fairings), mechanical (stage separation, landing, aerodynamic control), fluid (pressurant, propellant management, ignition, HVAC), and thermal (thermal protection) systems.

As a Development Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of our vehicle. This role works directly with analysis and manufacturing engineers to produce concepts, detailed designs, and drawing packages for metallic and composite components and assemblies. You will conduct development & qualification tests, refine designs, and ensure Neutron's materials, components, and assemblies meet functional and performance requirements.

What you'll get to do

  • Produce and rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms across the Neutron launch vehicle.
  • Proactively identif...