Rocket Lab Systems Engineer interview experience

I met with multiple engineers and managers, and the process ended with a bar-raiser style conversation with senior leadership. The entire thing was packed with “what if” scenarios and a deep fundamentals check focused on systems engineering and space vehicle design.

It wasn’t only hard because the questions were difficult—it was hard because I was constantly being asked to reason under uncertainty and demonstrate understanding at a systems level, not just individual components. I felt challenged throughout, but it also felt like a good test of whether I could operate in a team with strong