Senior Materials & Structures Engineer, Aerospace

Rocket Lab is seeking a Principal Development Engineer to lead design and certification strategies for mechanical structures on the Neutron launch vehicle. You will work with structural analysts, designers, and prototyping teams to drive material selection, process development, and testing to enable safe, reliable missions.

The role requires 8+ years in material systems design and hands-on experience with metallic and composite materials, plus strong communication and leadership skills to mentor