# Senior Integration & Test Engineer I at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-02
- Apply by: 2026-11-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7995035003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-manufacturing-engineer-i-2/

## About the role

As a Senior Integration & Test Engineer I for Rocket Lab Optical Systems in Tucson, AZ, you will play a key role in integration, alignment, calibration, and verification of advanced EO/IR payloads that support national defense space missions. This role is hands-on and highly technical, involving optical bench setup, metrology, environmental test readiness, and performance validation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience integration and test of complex systems
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Experience in optical system integration, test, or verification
- Hands-on experience with optical alignment, metrology, interferometry, and imaging-system characterization
- Familiarity with optical benches, cleanroom practices, contamination control, and environmental testing

Tags: OS - Integration & Production

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-manufacturing-engineer-i-2/