Senior Analytics Engineer I

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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.

Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.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.

IT

Rocket Labs IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems networks and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people from finance to launch operations.

SENIOR ANALYTICS ENGINEER I
Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA the Senior Analytics Engineer I as part of the Business Intelligence team is responsible for driving strategic initiatives with measurable business impact architecting scalable data solutions and shaping team technical direction. This role balances hands-on technical work including mentoring (70%) cross-functional collaboration (20%) and continuous learning (10%). Youll design data architectures establish engineering standards lead analytical initiatives and mentor team members while delivering enterprise-level solutions that drive business strategy and operational excellence.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Data Engineering & Architecture
  • Design and build scalable data architectures using advanced SQL dbt frameworks and multiple ETL/ELT tools (Azure Data Factory SSIS Databricks or modern open-source tools)
  • Implement metadata-driven pipelines at scale and lead data modeling efforts across multiple subject areas
  • Optimize performance at enterprise scale using cloud/on-prem advanced features Python and streaming/real-time data patterns
• Business Intelligence & Analytics
  • Lead analytical initiatives and design comprehensive KPI frameworks that influence business strategy and establish RBAC/RLS security
  • Design semantic layers and enterprise data models using TDML Power BI (DAX M Query) Tableau and Grafana
• Data Governance & Quality
  • Design and implement data governance frameworks including metadata management privacy policies and retention standards
  • Lead incident response for data quality issues conduct root cause analysis and deliver remediation plans
  • Conduct peer reviews of SQL dbt Python DAX and M Query code ensuring adherence to best practices
• Other Collaborations
  • Mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices performance optimization and visualization design principles
  • Partner with Director-level stakeholders and business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Participate in sprint planning technical design reviews architecture discussions and roadmap planning
  • Other duties as reasonably required

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience and a bachelors degree or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or GED (9 total years)
• Technical Expertise in the following:
  • Demonstrated expertise in analytics engineering or data platform development
  • Expert-level data modeling and architecture design across multiple subject areas
  • Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools: Azure Data Factory SSIS Databricks and dbt or modern open-source tools
  • Hands-on Kubernetes experience (deployment cluster management best practices)
  • Advanced Power BI development (DAX M Query TDML semantic layers)
  • Cloud platform experience (Azure or AWS)
• Proven technical leadership with ability to establish standards and mentor engineers
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience
• US citizenship is required due to program requirements

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Advanced SQL skills including execution plans indexing and performance tuning
• Power Automation experience such as PowerApps and Power Automate
• Microsoft Azure/AWS Certifications or any other related to BI Data Warehouse
• Cloud computing and deployment experience.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to partner with Director-level stakeholders
• Excellent Problem Solving and Analysis skills.

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. 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. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

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.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. 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. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.