Executive Assistant

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a fully integrated space company that provides responsive launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and related solutions, all aimed at expanding access to space. Its rockets and satellites support major global missions in scientific research, Earth observation, climate action, national security, and new technology demonstrations.

The Electron rocket is now the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket each year and has placed more than 230 satellites into orbit. At the same time, the company is developing Neutron, a reusable medium-lift launch vehicle intended for larger constellation deployments. Rocket Lab’s Space Systems division creates satellites, payloads, and components, including hardware chosen for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and parts used in the James Webb Space Telescope.

Role Overview

Working on-site at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the C-suite and executive leadership. The role focuses on coordinating complex calendars, arranging meetings across multiple time zones, managing travel and expenses, supporting presentations, and handling a wide range of daily administrative priorities.

This position calls for excellent attention to detail, strong organization, the ability to prioritize competing demands, and comfort working under tight deadlines while balancing multiple critical requests. The role also supports deliverables for internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dependable administrative support to the C-suite and executive leadership to keep daily operations running smoothly and help advance strategic priorities.
• Serve as a point of contact between corporate officers, the executive team, the board, investors, and other important external partners.
• Coordinate executive calendars and manage scheduling needs.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including event reservations when needed.
• Plan and execute logistics for meetings, conferences, and off-site events, with an important role in board meetings, investor presentations, and other major executive events.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely manner.
• Record meeting minutes and circulate action items.
• Welcome visitors and support special guest-related projects.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree is required.
• At least 5 years of administrative experience is required.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Copilot, and similar applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Background supporting C-level executives in a fast-moving corporate environment.
• Additional strengths that are preferred include a bachelor’s degree or higher, excellent planning and time management abilities, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work with little supervision, and sound judgment when handling confidential matters.
• Business awareness and familiarity with financial and operational priorities in a corporate setting are considered valuable.

Work Conditions

This role may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer-based work. It may also include occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary will be set individually depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For California, the base pay range is $80,000 to $125,000 USD.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for company equity and a benefits package that can include a top-tier medical HMO and PPO, a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays annually, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Additional perks may include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, an onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts. Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and may change at the company’s discretion.

What to Expect

Rocket Lab operates in a high-performance environment built on hard work, determination, innovation, teamwork, grit, and a commitment to solving difficult problems. The team is expected to move quickly, support one another, stay focused under pressure, and deliver results without losing sight of the mission.

Important Information

For applicants seeking roles in U.S. offices, compliance with U.S. Government space technology export controls, including ITAR, is required. Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise able to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Rocket Lab is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind in hiring or employment practices.

Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process in the United States may contact the designated accessibility resource provided by the employer.

For applicants considered for New Zealand offices, background and nationality checks will be completed before any offer is made. Eligibility may depend on access restrictions tied to ITAR-controlled equipment and data, and candidates may be ineligible if they do not meet the listed nationality requirements or hold ineligible dual citizenship.