Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is currently hiring for 4 data science, machine learning and AI roles, mostly for data engineers. Openings are based in the USA. The skills Rocket Lab asks for most often are SQL, Data Analysis, Data Engineering and Data Pipelines. Hiring teams include SC Planning, Ground Systems Engineering and Software. Across 3 listings that published pay, the median advertised base salary is $146k a year. We've listed 12 roles at Rocket Lab since July 2026.
At a glance
- Website
- rocketlabusa.com
- Roles
- Data Engineer (2)
- Teams
- SC Planning (2) · Ground Systems Engineering (1) · Software (1)
- Seniority
- Senior (3) · Junior (1)
- Locations
- USA (3)
- Remote
- 0 of 4 open roles
- Advertised pay
- $146k median · $120k–$183k typical (3 listings, annual USD)
- On the board since
- July 2026 · 12 roles listed
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.
In Rocket Lab’s own words, from its job listings
4 roles at Rocket Lab
Past roles at Rocket Lab
Positions we’ve listed that are now closed — kept for reference.
Working at Rocket Lab: common questions
Is Rocket Lab hiring data scientists right now?
Yes — Rocket Lab has 4 open data science, machine learning or AI roles on the board, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was posted on September 22, 2026.
What kind of data roles does Rocket Lab hire for?
Current openings break down as Data Engineer (2). They sit in teams such as SC Planning, Ground Systems Engineering and Software.
What skills does Rocket Lab look for?
The most requested skills are SQL, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Science and ETL. SQL appears in 3 of 4 listings.
Does Rocket Lab offer remote data jobs?
None of Rocket Lab's current data roles are marked remote — they are based in the USA.
Where is Rocket Lab hiring?
Open roles are based in the USA.
What seniority levels does Rocket Lab hire at?
By seniority, openings are senior (3) and junior (1).
How much does Rocket Lab pay data scientists?
Across 3 listings that published a salary, the median advertised base pay is $146k a year, with most falling between $120k and $183k. Figures are converted to annual US dollars and reflect advertised ranges, not confirmed offers.