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Systems Engineer – Configuration and Change Management

Rocket Lab · Auckland, NZ

Posted 2026-09-09 · Verified live 2026-09-18

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About this role

<p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p>

<p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>While other companies talk about it, we do it!</strong></p>

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<p><strong>NEUTRON</strong></p>

<p>Rocket Lab’s&nbsp;Neutron&nbsp;team&nbsp;is&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for&nbsp;bringing&nbsp;our&nbsp;new&nbsp;large&nbsp;rocket&nbsp;Neutron&nbsp;and&nbsp;its&nbsp;launch&nbsp;and&nbsp;test&nbsp;sites&nbsp;to&nbsp;life. From&nbsp;designing and testing Neutron’s structures and components in New Zealand, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron’s launch pads and test&nbsp;sites&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States,&nbsp;joining&nbsp;the&nbsp;Neutron&nbsp;team&nbsp;is&nbsp;your&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;launch&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;large rocket for the very first time.</p>

<p><strong>SYSTEMS ENGINEER&nbsp;I or II&nbsp;-&nbsp;CONFIGURATION&nbsp;AND CHANGE&nbsp;MANAGEMENT </strong></p>

<p>As a Systems Engineer specializing in Configuration and Change Management, you will be the driving force ensuring our engineering modifications move from concept to flight hardware with speed, precision, and rigorous process discipline. Embedded within the Systems Engineering team, you will bridge the gap between complex vehicle architecture and execution, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure interfaces are clear, changes are controlled, and configuration data is complete.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We are looking for an ambitious, high-drive individual who&nbsp;operates&nbsp;with autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and continuously&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to automate the routine&nbsp;to&nbsp;focus on&nbsp;the&nbsp;highest&nbsp;impact&nbsp;deliverables. You will inherit a complex ecosystem of data validation tasks and will be given the&nbsp;opportunity to architect them&nbsp;out of existence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Join a driven team&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;tackling challenging projects, delivering on&nbsp;exciting missions, and making an impact on the future of space!&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:</strong></p>

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<li>Drive the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process by collaborating closely with Systems Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure modifications are implemented swiftly and without faults.&nbsp;</li>

<li>Identify&nbsp;and&nbsp;verify system level impact</li></ul>

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