Fun in the beginning, leaders lacking - Senior Engineer Rocket Lab Employee Review

3.0
14 Jun 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Was fun as a startup, it realy leaned on rocket enthusiasts and new zelanad engineering talent to get ahead for cheap. Most of the hard working attention to detail is gone and has become a corporate step on the little guy company. Good for new people trying to get into the space industry but not much opportunity. It's surviving because the engeers love space and hard challenges.

Cons

Stepped on the talent and pushed out the early founding members. Alialenated early employees who dedicated a long portion of their lives and takes people and old staff to court because they can. Nz staff paid horribly for similar roles in USA. Taking leave is hard and you're made to feel guilty for asking. Engineering values were pushed down over deliverables.

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

Fast paced environment for engineers

Cons

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3.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Learn a lot, good support from the team

Cons

Deadlines are always right around the corner and hours can jump to 60 hrs a week

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