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Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Executive Assistant
Based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Executive Assistant is responsible for complex calendar management and scheduling of internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, handling expenses, multi‑tasking during ad‑hoc projects, preparing for meetings, assisting with presentations, and a variety of other day‑to‑day administrative tasks.

Serve as a trusted support for the C‑suite and executive leadership, ensuring seamless daily operations and supporting strategic initiatives

Plan travel itineraries and make travel arrangements both domestically and internationally, including reservations for events as needed

Organize and execute logistics for meetings, conferences, and off‑site events, including playing a key role in preparing for Board meetings, investor presentations, and critical business and executive events

Document and distribute meeting minutes and action items

Greet guests and assist with special projects relating to guest/visitors

5+ years of administrative experience

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Copilot, etc.)

Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills

Bachelor’s Degree and/or advanced degree

Excellent organization, planning, time management, and problem‑solving skills

Highly motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision

Proven discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive business matters

Strong business acumen and understanding of financial and operational priorities within a corporate setting

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top‑tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company‑sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.