Head of Mission Design & Flight Dynamics is open at Rocket Lab in Auckland, NZ. Posted on Sep 9, 2026, and still on Rocket Lab’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
, you’ll lead mission design for lunar, Martian, and Earth‑orbiting spacecraft while influencing next‑generation technology and working with exceptional teams pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. If the above sounds like you apply now! WHAT TO EXPECT We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Rocket Lab’s careers page.
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